Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB), of Morocco secured a precious 1-0 away victory against Ivorian hosts ASEC Mimosas in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals.
The first half at Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium ended in a goalless draw as both teams struggled to break through opposing defenses despite several attempts.
At the beginning of the second half, Renaissance Berkane’s offensive made the club close to opening the scoring. Ayoub Khairi and Youssef Mehri’s efforts to reach the opponent’s net were averted by the Mimosas’ goalkeeper.
Coach Moïne Chaâbani’s squad maintained ball possession as they searched for a winning goal.
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RSB Beats ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals First Leg
RSB now holds a significant advantage heading into the second leg on home soil, as they aim to advance further in their quest for continental glory.
Issam ToutatebyIssam Toutate Apr, 02, 2025
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RSB Beats ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals First Leg
RSB Beats ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals First Leg
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Meknes – Moroccan football club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) secured today a precious 1-0 away victory against Ivorian hosts ASEC Mimosas in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals.
The first half at Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium ended in a goalless draw as both teams struggled to break through opposing defenses despite several attempts.
At the beginning of the second half, Renaissance Berkane’s offensive made the club close to opening the scoring. Ayoub Khairi and Youssef Mehri’s efforts to reach the opponent’s net were averted by the Mimosas’ goalkeeper.
Coach Moïne Chaâbani’s squad maintained ball possession as they searched for a winning goal.
Their persistence paid off when Imad Riahi capitalized on a defensive error by an opponent to score the decisive goal for the RSB team in the 75th minute.
RSB will host ASEC Mimosas on April 9 for the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals at Berkane Municipal Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 pm Morocco time.
As they aim to advance further in their quest for continental glory, the Moroccan side now holds a significant advantage heading into the second leg on home soil.
This away win could prove crucial in determining which team progresses to the semi-finals of Africa’s second-tier club competition.
Meanwhile, Egyptian side Masry defeated Tanzania’s Simba 2-0 in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals at New Suez Stadium on Wednesday, moving a step closer to securing a spot in the semifinals.
Another Egyptian side Zamalek was left frustrated in South Africa after Stellenbosch held them to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday.
The Egyptian giants controlled much of the possession but failed to find the cutting edge needed to break down a resolute Stellenbosch defense.
Full-time:
Masry 2-0 Simba
Stellenbosch 0-0 Zamalek
CS Constantine 1-1 USM Alger
ASEC Mimosas 0-1 RSB Berkane
