Category: Football Africa

Espérance de Tunis edge Simba SC in Group D CAF CL tie
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Espérance de Tunis edge Simba SC in Group D CAF CL tie

Espérance Sportive de Tunis secured a vital 1-0 victory over Simba SC on Saturday at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès, during Matchday 3 of Group D in the CAF Champions League group stage.

The match saw Jacques Diarra net the only goal in the 21st minute, earning the “Blood and Gold” three crucial points and putting them at the top of Group D with a total of 5 points.

This marked Espérance’s first win in the group stage, following two earlier draws. Meanwhile, Simba SC continues to struggle, remaining winless and sitting at the bottom of the group with zero points.

The Tunisians dominated play for much of the match and could have extended their lead, but fell short due to a lack of precision in their finishing and some hurried choices in the final moments. Despite a few attempts, Simba SC was unable to penetrate Espérance’s well-organized defense.

Points shared between JS Kabyile and AS FAR in Inter Club tie
by Football Sierra Leone

Points shared between JS Kabyile and AS FAR in Inter Club tie

JS Kabylie and AS FAR finished their match with no goals on Saturday evening at the Martyr Hussein Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou.

It was a tough match in Group B of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. Aymen Mahious and Riyad Bouddebouz tried to put pressure on the Moroccan defense, but AS FAR stayed strong and organized.

AS FAR’s best chance came from Zakaria Hadraf, who faced goalkeeper Gaïa Merbah one-on-one in the 27th minute. However, Merbah made a crucial save.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams looking for chances but unable to score.

In the 55th minute, Bouddebouz took a powerful shot, but AS FAR’s goalkeeper El Khayati made another good save. The match ended without a winner. Both teams now face pressure to improve in their upcoming games to keep their chances of qualifying alive.

Mamelodi Sundowns share spoils with Al-Hilal in Champions League thriller
by FSL News

Mamelodi Sundowns share spoils with Al-Hilal in Champions League thriller

Mamelodi Sundowns and Sudan’s Al-Hilal Omdurman ended their match in a 2-2 draw in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Friday night.

This result kept both teams in the running for qualification. Sundowns started strong but fell behind in the 15th minute when Omer Abdelrazig scored from close range after getting free at the near post.

The South Africans responded quickly, with Arthur Sales scoring just five minutes later, finishing calmly after Nuno Santos set up the play.

The game then turned tactical, with Sundowns holding more possession but struggling to find space against a solid Al-Hilal defence. Al-Hilal had to make an early substitution when Ousmane Diouf left the game due to injury.

Sundowns took the lead midway through the second half with a well-executed short corner. Teboho Mokoena hit a powerful shot into the near corner from outside the box.

However, just six minutes later, Abdelrazig scored again, converting a low cross to equalise.

Al-Hilal went down to ten men late in the game when Emmanuel Flommo received a red card. Despite this, Sundowns could not score again, and both teams ended up with one point.

Mahmoud Trezeguet nets a brace as Al Ahly top of Group B in CAF CL
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mahmoud Trezeguet nets a brace as Al Ahly go top of Group B in CAF CL

Al Ahly took the lead in Group B of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after beating Young Africans from Tanzania 2-0 in Alexandria on Friday.

Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet scored both goals, helping Al Ahly maintain their unbeaten record in the group stage.

Young Africans started strong and tested Al Ahly early with shots from Allan Onkell and quick counter-attacks. Al Ahly’s goalkeeper, Mostafa Shobeir, made important saves in the first 15 minutes, while Yasser Ibrahim cleared a threat as Young Africans pressed for control.

Despite having more possession, Al Ahly found it hard to score until stoppage time at the end of the first half. Mohamed Hany crossed the ball from the right, and Trezeguet headed it into the net, slipping it under the Young Africans goalkeeper to give Al Ahly a 1-0 lead.

After halftime, Young Africans pushed for a goal and nearly scored with a low shot, but Shobeir reacted quickly to keep Al Ahly ahead. As the match went on, Al Ahly gained more control and increased their lead in the 75th minute. Trezeguet received the ball in the penalty area, moved it to his right foot, and shot it into the net for his second goal.

Young Africans almost scored late in the game, but Shobeir made another great save. Al Ahly missed chances to score a third goal in the closing minutes.

This win puts Al Ahly at seven points from three matches at the top of Group B, while Young Africans stay in second place with four points as the group heads toward a critical phase.

Djoliba, Wydad and Kaizer Chiefs in CAF Confederation Cup action this weekend
by FSL News

Djoliba, Wydad and Kaizer Chiefs in CAF Confederation Cup action this weekend

The CAF Confederation Inter-club 2025/26 resumes this Friday, January 23, with Matchday 3 of the group stages starting across Africa.

After the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025, focus returns to club football this weekend, where Africa’s top teams continue their continental journeys.

With the first two rounds of group matches completed before the break, Matchday 3 is crucial for teams aiming to qualify for the quarter-finals.

The CAF Confederation Cup also picks up steam, featuring former champions, experienced teams, and excited newcomers all striving for success.

As qualification spots remain tight in several groups, Matchday 3 gives clubs a chance to improve their standings or get back in the race before the final rounds.

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Fixtures (All times GMT)

Group A – Saturday, 24 January

19:00 — USM Alger (ALG) vs Djoliba AC (MLI)

Sunday, 25 January

16:00 — OCS Safi (MAR) vs  FC San Pedro (CIV)

Group B -Sunday, 25 January

13:00 — Nairobi United FC (KEN) vs Azam FC (TAN)

Sunday, 25 January

19:00 — Wydad AC (MAR) vs AS Maniema Union (DRC)

Group C – Sunday, 25 January
16:00 — Singida Black Stars (TAN) vs AS Otoho (CGO)

Sunday, 25 January

19:00 — CR Belouizdad (ALG) vs Stellenbosch FC (RSA)

Group D- Sunday, 25 January

13:00 — ZESCO United FC (ZAM) vs Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA)

Sunday, 25 January

19:00 — Zamalek SC (EGY) vs Al Masry SC (EGY)