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Sundowns shatter Nigerian curse with stunning CAF Champions League win
Cape Times
|October 20, 2025
IN a landmark moment for South African football, Mamelodi Sundowns finally conquered the Nigerian hoodoo by claiming a decisive 5-1 victory against Remo Stars in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.
MAMELODI Sundowns' Peter Shalulile celebrates after doubling his side's lead against Remo Stars in Ogun State.
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The match, played at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Ogun State on Sunday, saw Sundowns rewrite the history books, overcoming a longstanding jinx of South African clubs failing to secure a win on Nigerian soil in previous Champions League encounters.
For years, the prospect of facing Nigerian teams proved daunting for Sundowns. Their previous encounters had ended in disappointment, as they suffered defeats to formidable opponents like Lobi Stars and Enyimba.
However, the class and maturity displayed by Sundowns in Sunday's match indicate a significant shift in the team’s fortunes and mentality when competing away from home.
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