CAF Champions League

12 Apr 2026

0 - 1

FT

Mamelodi Sundowns FC

B. Leon 51'

(HT 0-0) (FT 0-1)

Esperance vs Mamelodi Sundowns FCResults & stats,

Key Events

EST

SFC

K. Mudau
Yellow card
G. Kekana
Red card
R. Williams
Yellow card
H. Jelassi
Yellow card
0 - 1
B. Leon
T. Morena

Stats

EST

Summary

SFC

51%
Ball possession
49%
3
Shots on target
2
9
Corners
3
14
Fouls Committed
18
8
Offsides
0

EST

Attacking

SFC

3
Shots on target
2
9
Shots off target
4

EST

Defence

SFC

1
Saves
3
0
Free Kicks
22

EST

Discipline

SFC

1
Yellow cards
2
0
Red cards
1

Injuries and Suspensions

No sidelined players

Injuries and Suspensions

No sidelined players

Esperance

58%609

20%207

Mamelodi Sundowns FC

22%226

Match details

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