CAF Confederation Cup
CAF to take action in ASC Jaraaf vs USM Alger Confederation Cup post-match fracas
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a statement that the post-match altercation in the Confederation Cup duel between ASC Jaraaf of Senegal and Algeria’s USM Alger on Sunday will be investigated.
It stated that the matter has been referred to the competent CAF bodies for further investigation.
Sports Village Square gathered from a Senegalese publication, Le Quotidien that after the match that ended goalless, there was a scuffle between Algerian and Senegalese supporters at the stands.
Later, the scuffle spread to the post-match conference where a CAF official prevented an Arabic-speaking journalist from asking questions in Arabic.
The USM coach, Nabil Maâloul objected. With his refusal to comply, the 61-year-old had his microphone muted.
CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba escape home defeat by defending champions Zamalek
Enyimba rallied from a two-goal deficit to force a 2-2 draw with CAF Confederation Cup defending champions, Zamalek of Egypt at the Godswill Akpabo Stadium in Uyo on Sunday.
After a testy opening, the Egyptian giants struck first through their Tunisian striker, Seifeddine Jaziri who scored in the 33rd minute.
Seven minutes later, Zamalek were two goals up as an unmarked Omar Faraj was offered an open cheque in another Enyimba defensive blunder as he blasted the ball into an empty net after Enyimba goalkeeper, Ani Azoemena had collided with his defender.
But in added time of the second half, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, in a breakaway move outpaced Egyptian defence and chipped the ball past an onrushing goalkeeper, Mohamed Awad to reduce the tally to 2-1.
In the second half, Ufere Chinedu salvaged a point for Enyimba with a deflected strike outside the penalty area in the 58th minute.
With this draw, Zamalek temporarily leads Group D with four points, edging out Egyptian counterparts Masry by one point who will play Black Bulls of Mozambique later on Sunday.
Zamalek are scheduled to face Masry in the third round of Group D fixtures on 15 December, while Enyimba will visit the Black Bulls on the same day.
CAF Confederation Cup
Defending champions Zamalek off to a good start
The first match day of the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup concluded with three exciting matchups in the northern part of the continent, as defending champions Zamalek SC (Egypt), USM Alger (Algeria) and RS Berkane (Morocco) all played host to their opening group matches.
Two time champions, Zamalek SC continued their title defence with a comfortable 2-0 win over Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC.
Two goals by Ahmed Abdelhamid scored in the 45th minute as well as an early second half strike by Nabil Emad were enough to secure a good start to the champions’ Group D campaign.
Champions of the 2021/22 edition, Morocco’s RS Berkane welcomed Club Desportivo de Lunda Sul of Angola to the opener of Group B.
With a strong intention of reclaiming their title, Berkane secured a convincing 2-0-win courtesy of a Issoufou Dayo brace in the 21st and 79th minute of the match that saw the former champions go top of the group
The final match of the evening was a high scoring affair in Algiers when USMA Alger welcomed group stage debutants Orapa United of Botswana.
It was a baptism of fire for the southern African nation who were subjected to a crushing 6-0 defeat by the former champions.
An early brace by Ismail Belkacemi as well as a goal apiece by Saadi Raouani and Wale Alli put the Algerians four goals clear ahead of the break.
The gap was further extended in the second half with Nabil Lamara getting the fifth immediately from the restart, before Islam Mrili’s 71st strike secured the commanding win for the former champions.
CAF Confederation Cup action continues with Match Day 02 of the group stages on Sunday, 08 December.
CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba stumble as Mahmoud Hamada’s double gives Masry a winning start in Confederation Cup
Former international and midfielder, Mahmoud Hamada scored twice helping Egyptian side, Masry to claim a 2-0 win over Enyimba at Suez Stadium in the Confederation Cup group stage opener on Wednesday.
He smashed in a rebound after just six minutes of the match.
The Port-Saidi-based side controlled the game and they were close to double the lead on many occasions but they failed to score.
They waited until the 73rd minute when Hamada met a pinpoint cross from Mohamed El-Shami to fire home.
With the result, Masry are leading the Group which also includes fellow Egyptian club and defending champions, Zamalek and also Black Bulls of Mozambique.
Defending champions Zamalek will host the Mozambican side later Wednesday.
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