Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, defeating Remo Stars FC 5-1 in the first leg of the second round of the CAF Champions League at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.
The South African champions controlled the game from kickoff, with captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leading an inspired display. Their early pressure paid off when Tashreeq Matthews opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before Peter Shalulile doubled the advantage in the 41st minute to end the first half 2-0 in favour of the visitors.
Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their dominance in the second half, adding a third goal through Miguel Reisinho in the 60th minute. Substitutes Arthur De Oliveira and Katlego Ntsabeleng extended the lead further, finding the net in the 74th and 84th minutes respectively.
Remo Stars managed a consolation goal in the 76th minute when substitute Samson Olasupo struck from outside the 18-yard box, drawing loud cheers from the home crowd.
With the emphatic victory, Mamelodi Sundowns take a commanding lead into the return leg scheduled for October 26 in Pretoria, leaving Remo Stars with a formidable challenge to overturn the deficit.
