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Mamelodi Sundowns receive similar treatment to Kaizer Chiefs as their Caf Champions League fixture gets postponed

Mamelodi Sundowns have been barred from entering Algeria ahead of their Caf Champions League Group B match against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday due to 'further medical restrictions' in the north African country.

Masandawana broke the news on Thursday night and were unhappy at the late timing of the notification, which came just as they were getting ready to depart South Africa.

The Pretoria club are to follow the issue up with the Confederation of African Football at midday on Friday.

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Sundowns issued the following statement on the matter:

"Mamelodi Sundowns will not be travelling to Algeria for their CAF Champions League match against CR Belouizdad after receiving communication from CAF confirming that the match which was scheduled for Tuesday (23 February 2021), has been cancelled due to further medical restrictions in Algeria.