'We are required to apologize to Esperance de Tunis' - Mamelodi Sundowns break silence on ugly scenes after Caf Champions League outing

Thousands flocked to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium to cheer their respective teams as Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance chased a win in the first leg of the Caf Champions League quarter-final outing.

It was the reigning Premier Soccer League champions who managed a slim 1-0 win over the Beasts of Africa.

However, fans clashed after the match, and it almost turned fatal.

Sundowns were the home team, meaning they were solely responsible for the safety of the fans.

However, there was a loophole that was fully utilised by the hooligans.

In a statement to the public, Masandawana have apologised for the incident and promised thorough investigations.

They have further explained why the fans should not be worried about attending games in the next home assignments.

Have a look at what Sundowns said after the unfortunate incident.

Ahead of the second leg, Esperance should ensure that no other ugly incident happens.

Sundowns lost the last meeting against the North African outfit in the Caf Champions League, and Masandawana hope to claim an aggregate win to avenge the 2023/24 loss.