CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns announce sold-out crowd for Esperance clash

Africa 17 April 2026 at 07:48

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

Mamelodi Sundowns officially announced on Thursday that the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final against Espérance Sportive de Tunis will be played behind closed doors. All tickets for Loftus Versfeld Stadium have been completely sold out.

This Pretoria stadium, which seats over 50,000 fans, will be packed to capacity for this high-stakes showdown.
Sundowns are promising the Tunisians a footballing cauldron, with a large contingent of traveling away fans making the journey to back their team in the return leg of the semi-final.

After their 1-0 victory in Tunisia, the hosts will count on their massive home support to secure a spot in the CAF Champions League final. Meanwhile, the "Blood and Gold" from Tunisia will rely on their experience to try to turn the tables and make history once again.
The Mamelodi Sundowns vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis match is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at 13:00 GMT.