Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a brutal lesson in top-level football, crushing Remo Stars 5–1 in Abeokuta on Sunday to hand Nigeria its worst-ever home defeat in CAF competition.
The South African champions were ruthless and precise, punishing every lapse from the Nigerian title holders.
Thapelo Matthews opened the scoring in the 12th minute after Neo Maema’s clever build-up, before Peter Shalulile doubled the lead just before halftime.
Remo’s promising start faded quickly as Sundowns’ superior organisation and composure took over.
Miguel Reinildo struck a third just after the hour mark, Arthur Sales added a fourth, and Tsiki Nsabeleng capped the rout late on.
Samson Olasupo’s consolation goal briefly lifted the home crowd, but it couldn’t mask the gulf in quality.
For Daniel Ogunmodede’s men, the 1–5 loss was a sobering reminder of the steep climb required to match Africa’s elite.
The return leg in Pretoria on October 26 now looks a formality, with Sundowns all but through after a record-breaking night in Abeokuta.
