The Confederation of African Football, Caf, has fined Premier Soccer League duo – Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance and MC Alger fines for their fans' troubles in the recent continental assignments.
Supporters fought as Masandawana beat the Tunisian outfit by a solitary goal in the Caf Champions League semi-final to seal their final ticket. The course of the violent acts has not been identified or rather put in the public.
The ugly scenes followed at the Orlando Stadium when the Buccaneers advanced to the last hurdle of the Caf Champions League, after forcing a goalless draw at home to win 1-0 in aggregate.
All four clubs have been fined by the football governing body on the continent.
Esperance
The Tunisian outfit has not been spared as communicated by Caf.
“The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Espérance Sportive de Tunis with misconduct and breaching Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF Disciplinary Code for the inappropriate behaviour of its supporters in their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns (1 April, 2025),” Caf said in a statement.
“The Disciplinary Board found Espérance Sportive de Tunis guilty and imposed a fine of USD 150,000, (R2.8 million).”
Mamelodi Sundowns
“The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Mamelodi Sundowns to have breached Article 82 and 83.2 of the CAF Disciplinary Code as well as Articles 32 and 35 of the CAF Safety and Security Regulations arising from its TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against Esperance (1 April, 2025),” Caf ruled regarding Masandawana.
“The Club was found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of USD 100 000 (approximately R2 million) and is required to strictly implement the safety and security measures specified in the CAF regulations, guidelines and directives, particularly in their upcoming matches.”
MC Alger
The Algerian side suffered fines including ban for fans for several vices at the Orlando Stadium, “The CAF Disciplinary Board charged charged MC Alger with violating Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF Disciplinary Code as well as Articles 32 and 35 of the CAF Safety and Security Regulations in their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against Orlando Pirates (1 April, 2025),” Caf stated.
“MC Alger also received a fine of USD 10,000 for the lighting of smoke bombs and a further USD 20,000 for the use of laser pointers. Lastly, a fine of USD 10,000 has been imposed for the throwing of objects.
“A fine of USD 100,000 has been imposed for the inappropriate behaviour of its players and officials.”
Orlando Pirates
“The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Orlando Pirates with misconduct and failure to organise adequate security in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against MC Alger (9 April, 2025),” Caf ruled on Bucs' case.
“Orlando Pirates players, Sipho Chaine and Nkosinathi Sibisi, were also found guilty and suspended for one (1) match for improper conduct. Their suspensions are suspended for one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.
“Orlando Pirates were fined USD 50,000 for the improper conduct of their team and a further USD 20,000 for the failure to ensure adequate security [which is a total of R1.3 million].”
