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Mamelodi Sundowns fan saved Esperance Tunis fan from a fight with each other during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 01 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sundowns fan narrates daring rescue of Esperance counterpart

Amidst the storm of flying objects and the awful clash between Esperance and Mamelodi Sundowns fans, a single act of humanity shone through. In the maelstrom…
Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance fans fighting after the CAF Champions League match

Sundowns apologise to Esperance while disputing fan behaviour

Mamelodi Sundowns have apologised to Esperance for the “unruly behaviour” during their recent clash, but their statement contradicts the Tunisian club's…
The starting line-up for Stellenbosch FC against Zamalek
1 year ago

Stellenbosch, Zamalek share the spoils in Cape Town

South Africa side Stellenbosch FC were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian giants Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal first leg at Cape Town Stadium…
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro speaking during the press conference

Riveiro’s anticipation for crucial second leg against MC Alger

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has revealed his expectations for the CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg against MC Alger. The Buccaneers will…
Fan violence between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance
1 year ago

Esperance files CAF complaint after Loftus violence, gives update on 3 hospitalised fans

Esperance have announced their intention to file a complaint with CAF following the ugly scenes of fan violence that marred the match against Mamelodi…
Esperance coach Maher Kanzari addressing the media

Esperance coach Kanzari: Sundowns ‘can have the ball, but trust me…’

Esperance coach Maher Kanzari has warned that while Mamelodi Sundowns may enjoy ball possession, his team is prepared to spring a surprise in the upcoming…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso speaking during the presser

‘That’s where they are strong‘: Cardoso on Esperance

Following Mamelodi Sundowns' crucial victory over Espérance in the CAF Champions League, Miguel Cardoso, with his insider knowledge, has pointed out the key…
Orlando Pirates attacker Mohau Nkota celebrating after scoring a goal

Pirates edge MC Alger in Algiers with Nkota’s decisive strike

Orlando Pirates snatched a vital 1-0 away win against MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday at the Stade du 5…
CAF Champions quarterfinal clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and ES Tunis

Miguel Cardoso secures win against former employers, Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso secured a 1-0 win against his former employers, Esperance, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League…
Amajimbos star Emile Witbooi showing off his Man of the Match award

Witbooi reveals crucial factors in Amajimbos’ comeback Egypt win

Amajimbos attacker Emile Witbooi has revealed three crucial factors that helped the SA Under-17 to stage a remarkable comeback win in their opening match of…
Elias Mokwana in action for Esperance
1 year ago

Esperance coach gives assessment of Mokwana’s progress after early struggles

Esperance head coach Maher Kanzari has given an honest assessment of Elias Mokwana's progress at the club after the Bafana Bafana international initially…
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro with Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns chatting

Why Sundowns’ Cardoso dreams of Pirates clash in CAF CL final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he dreams of a CAF Champions League final against Orlando Pirates, with both teams in the…