by FSL News | 12 Apr, 2019 | African News
Coach Didier Gomes has warned that Horoya AC has to be defensively strong in a bid to outshine their host Wydad Casablanca in CAF Champions League quarterfinal on Saturday, 13 April 2019.
Both sides played to a 0-0 draw in their first leg contest in Guinea last week.
The second leg match is expected to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off at 21h00 CAT.
The Guinean side, however, despite a goalless first leg still can qualify on the away goals rule with any score draw in the return game.
“We have to be much stronger, despite being consistent. We have to learn to be very serious on the defensive side,” Gomes said ahead of the Wydad contest.
He added, “If we are confident in the defence, the percentage of chances to qualify can go up. It will be a tough match because it is the top African level.”
“I think we going to honour to Guinean football. In any case, we are going to Morocco without fear.”
CAF Champions League Fixtures – Sat, 13 Apr 2019
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by FSL News | 8 Apr, 2019 | African News
Guinean Champions Horoya AC held to a barren draw by stubborn Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match at the Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry on Saturday.
The Moroccan giants Wydad defensively was great in Conakry and will be hoping to take full advantage in the second-leg clash next weekend.
The Guinean side were hoping to avenge the 2-0 defeat they suffered at the hands of Wydad during last season’s Champions League.
Horoya often dominated the game but without registering the first-leg goal.
Ultimately, the two teams drew 0-0 on the day with Horoya failing to take advantage of home ground advantage in the two-legged tie.
CAF CL first leg Horoya 0 – Wydad 0
Horoya: Khadim, Camara, Assoko, Hudu, Samassekou, Paye Camara, Baffour, Mandela, Nikiema (Mensah 64′), Haba, Sakin (Razak 46′).
Wydad: Tagnaouti, Noussir, Nahiri, Comara, Babatunde (El Hadad 53”), Saidi, El Karti, Nakach (Hassouni 85′), Dari, El-Moutaraji (Thigazaoui 73′), Ounajem.
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by FSL News | 6 Apr, 2019 | African News
Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Al Ahly 5-0 in the CAF Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Tshwane on Saturday afternoon.
The South African champions look set for the next stage with a five-goal cushion.
They will highly be motivated going into next weekend second-leg clas in Egypt.
The Brazilians started the match brightly with their front three, Themba Zwane, Gaston Sirino and Lebohang Maboe, looking lively.
The hosts deservedly broke the deadlock 14 minutes into the game and it was Zwane who opened the scoring.
South Africa international beat Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy to make it 1-0 to Sundowns, with Tebogo Langerman grabbing an assist.
Sundowns registered four more goals without any reply from their visitors.
Goals from Wayne Arendse 24′, Ricardo Nascimento 47′, Sirino 62′, and Mahlambi 82′ were more than enough to slap their opponent.
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by FSL News | 30 Mar, 2019 | African News
Raja Casablanca scored a second-half winner to lift the African Super Cup, following a narrow 2-1 victory over Tunisia’s Esperance in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Friday.
Raja completed their victory with goals from Abdelilah Hafidi and captain Badr Benoun in the 64th minute against Tunisia’s much-fancied Esperance.
Holders of the African Confederation Cup opened the scoring trough Abdelilah Hafidi on 22 minutes before African Champions League winners Esperance levelled 7 minutes after the restart with a goal from Algeria international Youcef Belaili.
Raja responded with a neat close-range finish from captain Badr Benoun in the 64th to win it.
The Super Cup played annually between the winner of the Champions League and second-tier Confederation Cup against each other.
The Super Cup has been played since 1993 and was held outside of the African continent for the first time this year.
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by FSL News | 25 Mar, 2019 | African News
DR Congo secured qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Liberia 1-0 at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa on Sunday.
As a result, the Leopards leapfrogged the Lone Stars in Group G standings thanks to Cedric Bakambu’s only goal.
DR Congo, who before the tie was a point behind Liberia completed their qualifying campaign with nine points from six games, two points behind leaders Zimbabwe.
The home team enjoyed more possessions controlled the tempo of the game, though they lacked the energy and pace in the final third to really trouble Liberia’s defence.
The visitors had the best chance of the first half in the 36th minute, with a corner kick allowing Terrence Tisdell to send an effort on target, but it wasn’t enough to get the better of goalkeeper Ley Matampi.
The game was evenly balanced at half time, but the Leopards turned it in their favour seven minutes after the restart with Tresor Mputu providing a fine pass to set up Cedric Bakambu, who coolly finished past Ashley Williams to put the hosts 1-0 up.
Liberia looked for a way back into the game, which included sending on Newcastle United midfielder Mohammed Sangare for his international debut, but they were stymied by the resilient home side.
It was nonetheless a tense finish to the match, as the away side only need a goal for a draw but they were unable to find any.
AFCON 2019 Qualified Teams
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by FSL News | 23 Mar, 2019 | African News
Burundi have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt for the first time in their history after a 1-1 draw on Saturday at home to Gabon.
Cedric Amissi scored Burundi’s only goal in the 76th as they sealed their place at Egypt 2019.
Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon was to win if they were to qualify.
Stubborn Burundi defensively worked well, before taking the lead in the 77th minute when Cedric Amissi found the net, a goal that initially had them going top.
An own goal from Omar Ngando soon after ensured a nervy finish, but Burundi held firm to claim a historic point.
Burundi qualified alongside group C winners Mali for the tournament, which will be played in June and July this year.
The 32nd edition2019 Africa Cup of Nations will feature 24 teams rather than 16 for the first time.
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