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Sundowns win in Nigeria as Pirates fall to DRC's Lupopo

Sundowns' Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro (L) tackles Esprerance's Ben Hmida Med Amine (R) during the CAF Champions League. [AFP]

Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a mixed day for South Africa in Caf Champions League qualifying.

Sundowns were runners-up to Egyptian side Pyramids in the premier African club competition last season and once again rank among the favourite to pocket the $4 million first prize.

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