TUNISIA - Mamelodi Sundowns have made huge strides toward the Caf Champions League final following their narrow win at Tunis Esperance, in Tunisia.
The Brazilians claimed a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg of the semi-finals over the Blood and Gold up North.
Brayan Leon scored the only goal in the second half, and the visitors held on to claim victory on the road.
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Miguel Cardoso’s men had to hold off a late charge by the hosts and survive with one man down.
This was after a late red card for Grant Kekana.
The return leg is scheduled for the Loftus Stadium on Saturday. The aggregate winners will advance to the final to face either ASFAR or RS Berkane.