Mamelodi Sundowns travelled to Rwanda for the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie against Rayon Sports on Wednesday evening, where they played to a goalless draw.
Prior to the encounter, 10 minutes into Masandawana's training session on Tuesday evening, the lights were switched off. These unforeseen circumstances forced the South African team to call off their practice session.
Downs coach Pitso Mosimane has since commented on the situation, saying that, while he is not making excuses, he believes they should have been given more time to commence with their training session. The CAF Champions League-winning coach further emphasised how the situation would not be fair if tables were turned.
Although our members are largely siding with coach Pitso on this one, some also believe that it is un-African to ill-treat visitors who visit our country.
"In Downs I believe! We are going to beat them." – magents02
"Against all odds, we managed a draw away." – roger-fetumba
"That's not our culture as South Africans, to ill-treat our visitors. What matters most is to beat them and go to the knockout stages." – dellah
"Although I'm a Khosi fan, Pitso is right this time. This is not good for football." – bernabeu_uncestor
"Tell them, my coach! When they come to Pretoria, they must expect fireworks, we will give them all the lights they need. At the same time, we will shower them with goals #KBY." – Khaya Shozi
"With this one, I stand with Sundowns. CAF must not blame Sundowns should they not give respect to the visiting team." – Viscose
What do you make of the situations South African teams always seem to face when they play in other countries in CAF competitions?
