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CAF Slaps Pirates and Sundowns with hefty million rand fines after fan chaos

CAF has imposed significant fines on Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns following violent incidents during recent Champions League matches, highlighting the urgent need for improved crowd control

Sport Soccer
Smiso Msomi|Published

Watch VideoRoad to the semi-finals: Three key talking points after Mamelodi Sundowns qualify for CAF Champions League last four

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their place in the CAF Champions League last four after playing out to a 0-0 draw against Tunisian giants Esperance (1-0 aggregate). They will face Al Ahly in the semi-finals.

Sport Soccer Africa
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Downs take 1-0 advantage to Tunisia in quest for second CAF Champions League trophy

With Mamelodi Sundowns poised to advance towards glory in the CAF Champions League, football fans worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying showdown

Sport Soccer
Koketso Phasha|Published

CAF’s impending sanction looms after Esperance disruption at Loftus

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) could consider punitive measures against Esperance Sportif de Tunis following crowd disturbances during their recent match against Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld.

Sport Soccer Africa
Herman Gibbs|Published

Esperance’s fan violence history may lead to closed-door Sundowns CAF Champions League playoff

After violence erupted during the Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance, CAF is likely to impose a closed-door ban on the Tunisian club’s home fixture and because of their long history of supporter misconduct, Esperance’s complaint against Sundowns appears to be a pre-emptive strategy before next week’s return match in Tunisia.

Sport Soccer Africa
Herman Gibbs|Published