Exciting Progressions in CAF Competitions
In a thrilling weekend of football, prominent clubs such as Zamalek, USM Alger, and Mamelodi Sundowns successfully secured their spots in the semi-finals of the CAF inter-club tournaments after compelling second-leg matches held on Sunday. The Confederation Cup witnessed Zamalek emerging as the sole representative from Egypt, as they managed to overcome Otoho d’Oyo with a 3-2 aggregate scoreline, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a 2-1 victory at home. This achievement is particularly significant given the earlier exits of other Egyptian giants including Al Ahly, Pyramids, and Al Masry, who were unable to progress further in the competition.
Meanwhile, USM Alger advanced to the next stage thanks to their tactical prowess, winning 1-0 at home against Maniema Union, which allowed them to progress on away goals after the aggregate score ended in a 2-2 stalemate. In a remarkable upset, Olympique de Safi managed to eliminate the formidable Wydad Casablanca in an all-Moroccan clash, advancing on away goals with a 3-3 aggregate, showcasing their resilience with a 1-1 draw in the first leg followed by a 2-2 draw in the return match. The semi-finals will see USM Alger face off against Olympique de Safi, while Zamalek prepares to take on Algerian powerhouses CR Belouizdad.
Mamelodi Sundowns and RS Berkane Make Their Mark
In the Champions League, the excitement continued as RS Berkane joined their compatriots from Morocco, AS FAR Rabat, in the semi-finals after defeating Al Hilal Omdurman with a 2-1 aggregate score, including a narrow 1-0 victory in the second leg. Mamelodi Sundowns, despite facing a setback with a 2-0 loss to Stade Malien, managed to progress with an overall score of 3-2, thanks to their commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg. The semi-final draw has set the stage for an intriguing matchup between Sundowns and the Tunisian champions Esperance de Tunis, while another all-Moroccan showdown awaits as Berkane goes head-to-head with AS FAR Rabat.
As reported by africanfootball.com.
