While their North African counterparts showed more fight in the stands than on the actual playing pitch, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC showcased their class and resilience on it.

It’s been an incredible week for South African teams in the CAF continental competitions, with all three Betway Premiership outfits making it through to the semi-final of their respective competitions.

In the CAF Champions League, Sundowns and Orlando Pirates showed their killer instinct and tactical maturity against North African heavyweights, with Sundowns knocking out Tunisia’s Espérance and the Buccaneers dispatching of Algeria’s MC Alger.

Sundowns won 1-0 at home before grinding out a 0-0 draw away, securing a 1-0 aggregate victory. Pirates cruised through with a 3-0 aggregate win, following a 1-0 win in Algeria before completing the job at home.