Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Nigeria's League champions, Remo Stars, saw their CAF Champions League dream end on Sunday after a 7-1 aggregate defeat to South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns in the second preliminary round.

The return leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria finished 2-0 in favour of the hosts, confirming the gulf in experience between the two sides.

Sundowns, five-time South African champions and 2016 African kings, were in control from the outset. With goalkeeper Ronwen Williams rested, veteran Denis Onyango started between the sticks, while Peter Shalulile and new signing Nuno Santos led the attack.

Their dominance was quickly told, as Santos combined beautifully with Aubrey Modiba to score his first goal for the club ...