Remo Stars FC endured a tough evening on Sunday as they fell 5–1 to South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round clash at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.

The visitors took control from the outset, with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile scoring in the first half to give Sundowns a comfortable lead at the break.

Their dominance continued after the restart, as Miguel Reisinho made it 3–0 in the 60th minute before substitutes Arthur De Oliveira and Katlego Ntsabeleng added two more in the 74th and 84th minutes.

Samson Olasupo netted a consolation goal for Remo Stars with a fine strike from outside the box in the 76th minute, drawing cheers from the home supporters.

The Nigerian side now face a mountain to climb in the return leg in South Africa as they chase an unlikely turnaround to reach the group stage of the competition.