Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- Remo Stars were handed a painful lesson in continental football on Sunday as they lost 5-1 to South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round clash in Abeokuta.

The Nigerian champions, playing in front of their home fans at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, started brightly but were quickly outclassed by a more organised and experienced Sundowns team.

Last season's runners-up, the visitors took the lead in the 12th minute when Tashreeq Matthews fired into the top corner after Remo failed to clear their lines.

Peter Shalulile doubled the lead two minutes before halftime, finishing calmly after slipping behind the Remo defence.

The Sky Blue Stars almost pulled one back bef...