After a dominant 5–1 away win in Nigeria last Sunday, Mamelodi Sundowns returned to Loftus Versfeld Stadium with one foot firmly in the next phase of the CAF Champions League. In front of their home crowd, goals from Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile sealed the second-leg victory, confirming a 7–1 aggregate triumph and securing Masandawana’s place in the group stage for an 11th consecutive season.
But while the scoreboard told a story of control and progression, the fanbase had more layered reactions. From tactical frustrations to squad concerns, social media lit up with mixed emotions. Here’s what GOAL found in the post-match chatter.
