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SUNDOWNS REACT TO LOFTUS STADIUM FAN VIOLENCE!

SUNDOWNS REACT TO LOFTUS STADIUM FAN VIOLENCE!






Mamelodi Sundowns took to their social media platforms earlier today to address the violence that took place on Tuesday afternoon after their CAF Champions League quarterfinals first leg encounter between Esperance de Tunis at the Loftus Versfield stadium.


Sundowns won the match with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of Peter Shalulile's tap in. 


The Esperance fans were not happy  with the results which resulted in the violence starting and the Sundowns fans also retaliated.


Below is the statement released by Mamelodi Sundowns earlier on today regarding the Loftus Versfield stadium violence:


"Mamelodi Sundowns is deeply saddened by the unruly behaviour that was displayed yesterday (01 April) at its CAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Espérance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium."


"Videos circulating on social media depict malicious damage to the stadium and the Mamelodi Sundowns supporters retreating from violent conduct that was initiated against them, including flares and pepper spray when the incident started."


"Sundowns awaits a full report from the Match Commissioner and is committed to cooperating with CAF to finalize its investigation ahead of the return leg."


"Espérance de Tunis is a respected sports institution in Africa and we trust that once all the evidence is reviewed, our brothers and sisters at Espérance will also denounce this behaviour and take the necessary steps to ensure that the next encounter is one where all supporters feel safe and welcome."


"We are confident that the investigation will identify the circumstances that gave rise to the unruly behaviour." 


"However, in accordance with our African culture of compassion and empathy (our African culture of Ubuntu) we are required to apologize to Espérance de Tunis and its supporters as the unruly behaviour took place at our home stadium, despite the videos and facts indicating that the Sundowns supporters did not initiate the unruly behaviour." 







Photo provided by Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.
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