CAF Champions League: Fallout Continues as Mamelodi Sundowns Investigates Al Ahly Bus Blockade

• Mamelodi Sundowns will investigate an incident involving Al Ahly's allegations that its team bus was blocked as it made way towards the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon
• The incident reportedly happened as the Red Devils were preparing to take on the Brazilians in a CAF Champions League encounter
• The Brazilians outplayed the Red Devils, defeating the Egyptians courtesy of Peter Shalulile strike

Mamelodi Sundowns will investigate an alleged incident that occurred before the CAF Champions League match against Al Ahly at the FNB Stadium near Soweto.

The Al Ahly convoy was reported to have been blockaded by sparsely-numbered Sundowns fans as it approached the venue, leading to its delay in entering the stadium's premises. The visitors revealed in a statement on the club website, before the game, that they had subsequently submitted a complaint to CAF's match commissioner.

The Brazilians thoroughly outplayed Pitso Mosimane's men, winning the match 1-0 thanks to a Peter Shalulile strike in the 23rd minute.

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Sundowns has since released a statement on its website, responding to Ahly's complaint by intending to investigate the incident, including taking disciplinary measures against those responsible.

The statement read:

“Mamelodi Sundowns received information concerning the circumstances and the alledged incident that led to Al Ahly being delayed for the match against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium, in South Africa.

“Sundowns has initiated an investigation and has also contacted the South African Police Services to determine the facts and circumstances that resulted in the statement which appears on the Al Ahly website relating in the delay of the Al Ahly convoy at the FNB stadium by certain spectators.

“Mamelodi Sundowns will take strong disciplinary action including preventing irresponsible supporters from attending future matches if the complaints by Al Ahly are factually justified. Sundowns has a duty and an obligation to ensure that Al Ahly and any other football club that it hosts are treated with the respect, courtesy and dignity that they deserve.

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“Mamelodi Sundowns will also be in contact with Al Ahly to obtain their version of the circumstances concerning this incident. Mamelodi Sundowns is committed to maintaining and building its historic relationship with Al Ahly for the long term benefit and growth of both clubs, their supporters and African Football.”

CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns completes double over African champions Al Ahly

Mamelodi Sundowns made history by becoming the first South African team to complete the double over Al Ahly in African competitions.

As report by Sports Brief, a Peter Shalulile strike in the 23rd minute ensured that the Brazilians replicated their 1-0 victory over Pitso Mosimane's side two weekends ago away at the Cairo International Stadium.

The loss extended Ahly's wait for its first ever victory over South African opponents on these shores.