Sundowns won the match 1-0.
There were disgraceful scenes at the Caf Champions League quarterfinal, first leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance at Loftus on Tuesday, as video emerged of Esperance supporters breaking through a barrier to attack Mamelodi Sundowns fans.
Hooliganism has no place in football, Esperance fans started a fight against the Sundowns fans and all hell broke loose after that…..#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/kuyBwD6olJ
— Velile Mnyandu 🇿🇦 (@Velile_Mnyandu) April 1, 2025
The Brazilians won the match 1-0, Peter Shalulile scoring the winning goal to give the home side the advantage heading into the second leg in Tunis on April 8.
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More heartwarming pictures, meanwhile, showed a Masandawana fan helping an Esperance fan hanging from a railing while the crowd trouble was taking place.
𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This Mamelodi Sundowns fan saved an Esperance fan from a potentially life-threatening fall.
Not all heroes wear capes. pic.twitter.com/Zr0kjjm7fI
— Black Jesus 💧 (@KingMntungwa) April 1, 2025
The Brazilians and Esperance could both find themselves in hot water over the incident with the Confederation of African Football.
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Here is the video of the Esperance fans breaking the separation fence TOWARDS SUNDOWNS FANS😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Zecf8RrmpF
— Charlie (@Charlie_mavhaga) April 1, 2025
Security at Loftus appeared notable by its absence.
Mamelodi Sundowns must be punished and charged for this🤞, they failed to provide enough security at Loftus, whether it’s Esperance Hooligans who started it doesn’t matter. #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/5veLYyYg3H
— Mkha Lu2li_eMophela🏹💚✌️ (@_Mkha_Lu2li) April 1, 2025
