Overview

• The first leg was played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, where Tashreeq Matthews, Peter Shalulile, Miguel Reisinho, Arthur Sales and Katlego Ntsabeleng scored for the visitors.
• Remo Stars’ Samson Olasupo pulled one back late on as Sundowns dictated the match for a comprehensive away win.
• The second leg is scheduled for Lucas Moripe Stadium on 26 October in Tshwane, with published reports conflicting on the exact kickoff time.
• Remo Stars reached this round as NPFL champions after a 5–0 aggregate victory over US Zilimandjou, while Sundowns were seeded past the opening round following last season’s run to the final.
• The 5–1 result leaves Remo Stars needing a four-goal win in South Africa to take the tie to penalties.