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CAF 'Agree' To Esperance Request Ahead Of Sundowns Clash

CAF 'Agree' To Esperance Request Ahead Of Sundowns Clash

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Players fight during the CAF Champions League, Quarter Final - Leg 1 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on April 01, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

CAF have reportedly agreed to a request made by Esperance ahead of their second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

The two sides met at Loftus Versfeld Stadium for the first leg on Tuesday, where the Brazilians secured a 1-0 win thanks to Peter Shalulile's strike.

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However, the headlines after the game were marred by the supporters clashing in the stands during and after the encounter.

CAF informed the two clubs that they would need to send in a full report of the incidents by 4 April.

According to Tunisian radio station Mosaique, Esperance had contacted CAF to postpone the investigation as the club prepares various video clips to clarify what happens.

The report adds that CAF has accepted the request and postponed the investigation and has given Esperance until 13 April to complete their case.

As a result, the Disciplinary Committee will only resolve the matter after the second leg. which takes place on Tuesday evening.

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