Remo Stars have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League after struggling a 2–0 defeat to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns within the second leg of their closing qualifying tie on Sunday.
The Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) champions went into the sport in Pretoria needing a miracle after dropping 5–1 within the first leg in Abeokuta. Nonetheless, their hopes of a comeback have been dashed by a dominant Sundowns efficiency.
Nuno Santos opened the scoring for the house facet halfway by the primary half after combining effectively with Aubrey Modiba on the left wing. Peter Shalulile then doubled the lead shortly earlier than half-time, ending from shut vary after Remo Stars didn’t clear a nook.
After the break, Daniel Ogunmodede’s males appeared extra organised and prevented one other heavy defeat. They labored exhausting defensively to include the South African giants however created only a few possibilities in assault.
The consequence sealed a 7–1 combination victory for Mamelodi Sundowns, who superior to the group stage for the eleventh consecutive season, reaffirming their standing as considered one of Africa’s most dominant golf equipment.
For Remo Stars, the defeat ends what had been a promising continental marketing campaign — their first at this stage of the competitors. The Ikenne-based facet will now shift focus again to their home league commitments.
Nigeria’s solely remaining representatives on this season’s CAF Champions League are Rivers United, who superior after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique on combination.
