The DStv Premiership match between Moroka Swallows and Mamelodi Sundowns took place at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on April 2024. Mamelodi Sundowns played three matches since then, with the last being a 2-2 draw against Moroka Swallows in the DStv Premiership. The Brazilians initially had a two-goal lead after Teboho Mokoena and Marcelo Allende scored, but Moroka Swallows made a comeback with goals from Augustine Mahlonoko and Gabadinho Mhango.
ES Tunis advanced to the semi-finals by defeating ASEC Mimosas 4-2 on penalties after a goalless aggregate draw. Following this, they played a single game – a 1-1 draw against Monastir in the Tunisian Ligue 1. In their last encounter in the 2016/17 CAF Champions League group stages, Esperance defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Tshwane and secured a goalless draw in Rades on home soil.