The Confederation of African Football has fined Mamelodi Sundowns $100,000 for breaching safety and security regulations during a CAF Champions League match earlier this month. The South African club is owned by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who was recently re-elected unopposed for a second term.
Violent clashes broke out between fans during the first-leg quarterfinal tie against Tunisia’s Esperance on April 1 in Pretoria. CAF announced the sanctions in a disciplinary ruling on Thursday, also fining Esperance $150,000 for related misconduct.
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The governing body has warned Sundowns to strictly adhere to safety guidelines in future fixtures. Both clubs are among four African teams set to feature at the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this June.
Sundowns have been drawn in a group alongside Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense and Ulsan Hyundai, while Esperance will face Chelsea, Flamengo and a yet-to-be-named opponent. Matches are scheduled across major U.S. cities including Orlando, Miami, Philadelphia and Nashville.
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