Mamelodi Sundowns vs Young Africans: 8 Points Yanga SC Made in Letter to CAF Over VAR Controversy

• Mamelodi Sundowns vs Young Africans ended in controversy as the Brazilians won via penalty shootout
• Aziz Ki thought he had scored the crucial goal for the visitors, but he was denied by VAR
• Young Africans have officially lodged complaints with CAF over the disallowed goal

Drama continues to trail the CAF Champions League second-leg clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Young Africans.

The Tanzanian outfit have officially sent a protest letter to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), claiming alleged match-fixing.

Controversy ensued as the the referee failed to award a goal after the ball appeared to have crossed the line in the 59th minute.

Aziz Ki's strike rattled the crossbar and bounced off the line, but while Yanga SC celebrated, the referee halted proceedings for a VAR review.

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Moments later, the referee signalled play on, a decision which infuriated coach Miguel Gamondi who stated that his side was robbed.

It ended goalless after two legs and the fixture was decided via penalty shootout, with Sundowns winning 3-2 to proceed to the semi-final.

Young Africans have now lodged an official “match-fixing” protest as they contend the decision by match officials, iDiski Times reports.

In the detailed later, Sports Brief observed 8 strong points as Yanga SC demanded answers.

1. Referee's refusal to review a clear goal scored by Aziz Ki Stephane.
2. Negligence in utilizing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
3. Allegation of deliberate attempts to influence the match outcome in favour of Mamelodi Sundowns.
4. Selective use of VAR, focusing on fouls committed by Yanga SC while ignoring legitimate goal-scoring opportunities.
5. Questions about the effectiveness of VAR in ensuring fairness and accuracy in critical match decisions.
6. Request for a thorough investigation by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
7. Desire to uncover evidence of administrative error or match-fixing.
8. Emphasis on the detrimental nature of such actions capable of bringing the game to a disrepute.

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Miguel Gamondi fumes over disallowed goal

Sports Brief earlier reported that the head coach of Yanga SC, Manuel Gamondi, expressed disappointment in the match officials that handled their second-leg CAF Champions League game against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Gamondi turned his post-match press conference into a fiery battlefield, blasting the referee and VAR officials for denying his side what be termed a 'clear goal'. He said

“If you want to defend the credibility of African football, start with that, winning the game and winning clear. I think people who were on the VAR stole the pride of the people of Tanzania.