Remo Stars: Nigerian Giants Looking Forward to Beating Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa
- Remo Stars technical advisor is looking forward to the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round against Mamelodi Sundowns
- The Nigerian Professional Football League champions will travel to South Africa with the hope of overturning a 5-1 home defeat in the first leg
- Fans shared their thoughts on the Nigerian club's mentor's words ahead of the second leg of the fixture in South Africa
Remo Stars are looking forward to the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend after the Brazilians secured a vital advantage on their visit to Nigeria in the first leg.
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The Premier Soccer League giants thrashed the Nigerian Professional Football League defending champions 5-1 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The win puts Miguel Cardoso's side one foot in the CAF Champions League group stage as they hope to win te competition this season after losing in the final last campaign, while Remo Stars will be looking to win 4-0 or more to overturn the first-leg result.
Remo Stars' boss talks tough ahead of second-leg
Remo Stars technical advisor Tiago Conde is confident his side can overturn the deficit when they travel to South Africa for the second leg. The NPFL champions are targeting at least four goals against Mamelodi Sundowns to secure qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage.
Conde acknowledged Mamelodi Sundowns’ quality and admitted that his team would learn from the defeat, despite giving their all in the first leg.
Speaking to Sport247, he said, “We respect Sundowns; they are one of the best teams in Africa, and you could see their quality today. The boys gave everything, and we’ll take lessons from this defeat. We’ll correct our mistakes before the return leg.”
Reflecting on the heavy loss, Conde noted that setbacks are part of football and growth. “Sometimes you lose to learn,” he said. “We’ll review our performance, fix our defensive lapses, and approach the second leg with a stronger mindset. Overturning a four-goal deficit is difficult, but not impossible.”
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He concluded by emphasising that his side was still developing at this level. “We are a young team still finding our rhythm, and this experience is part of our growth. We’ll come back stronger.”
Here's what fans are saying about Conde's words ahead of the second leg in South Africa.
Leo Mandla said:
"True but then perhaps he thinks Sundowns will take the foot of the pedal. I think Sundowns will still take the game to them. I will/might end up badly for them, with a possibility of another heavy score."
Mel Mzesh Mabunda wrote:
"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣the reason I like Chess we do Surrender..."
Lavahosi Hobyane shared:
"They will actually get 6-0 this time around."
Patrick Ngwenya implied:
"As long its Nigerian team , let them cry."
Kleinbooi Podile Ramodike added:
"🤣🤣🤣 just dreamers like the other team, which was walloped 3-🥚."
Ex-Remo Stars player joins PSL side
Briefly News also reported that a former Remo Stars player has decided to leave the Nigerian Professional Football League for a new challenge in the Premier Soccer League.
The Super Eagles star was a regular for Remo Stars last season when they won the NPFL, but his contract was not renewed at the end of the campaign, making him a free agent as of August.
Source: Briefly News
