Mamelodi Sundowns secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Espérance de Tunis on Sunday at Stade de Radès in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal.
The lone goal of the match handed the South African side a valuable advantage ahead of the return leg, putting them in a strong position to reach the final after an important away win.
The result also marked a historic breakthrough for Sundowns, who recorded their first ever victory against Esperance on Tunisian soil after five previous attempts, having drawn three and lost two.
In addition, the win saw Sundowns score their first goal away to Esperance in Tunisia since August 2000, ending a long-standing drought at the venue.
The South African side delivered a disciplined performance to overcome one of the continent’s toughest away fixtures, taking a significant step toward the final.
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