Mamelodi Sundowns Fall to Raja Casablanca 1-0

Mamelodi Sundowns faced their first defeat of the CAF Champions League group stage, losing 1-0 to Raja Casablanca in a match characterized by ill-tempered play and three red cards. Bathusi Aubaas and Khuliso Mudau were sent off for Sundowns, while Raja's Marouane Zila also received a red card late in the game. Benaissa Benamar scored the decisive goal for Raja just before halftime, capitalizing on Sundowns' numerical disadvantage. The result leaves Sundowns in second place in Group B, trailing leaders AS FAR Rabat, who won their match 2-0. This loss marks a continuation of Sundowns' struggles in Morocco, where they remain winless across nine away matches against Moroccan teams. Coach Miguel Cardoso experienced his first defeat after a successful start with four wins in his previous matches at the helm.