The Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup Matchday 4 delivered a weekend of exhilarating football, with RS Berkane becoming the first team to secure a quarter-final spot. As the competition heads into its final two group stage rounds, the race for knockout qualification is heating up.
CS Constantine demonstrated their class with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Angola’s Bravos do Maquis. Goals from Miloud Rebiai, Tosin Omoyele, Abdennour Belhocini, and Dadi El Hocine Mouaki ensured the dominant win. Simba SC also edged closer to qualification with a narrow 1-0 win against CS Sfaxien, thanks to Jean Ahoua’s decisive strike. Both Constantine and Simba now lead the group with nine points each, while Bravos sit third with six points, and Sfaxien remain winless.
RS Berkane continued their flawless campaign, defeating Stade Malien 1-0 to become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Stellenbosch FC reignited their hopes with a 2-0 victory over CD Lunda Sul, powered by Andre de Jong’s second-half double. Berkane leads the group with 12 points, followed by Stellenbosch on six, while Stade Malien and Lunda Sul trail with four and one point, respectively.
USM Alger retained their top spot after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against ASEC Mimosas in Abidjan. Meanwhile, Jaraaf secured a crucial 1-0 win over Orapa United to move level on points with Mimosas. USM Alger leads with eight points, while Mimosas and Jaraaf are tied on five.
Orapa United remains at the bottom with two points.
Enyimba dazzled their fans with a commanding 4-1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls, led by a Joseph Atule brace. However, Zamalek faltered in the Egyptian derby, settling for a goalless draw against Al Masry. Despite the setback, Zamalek maintains the group lead with eight points, followed by Al Masry on five. Enyimba and Black Bulls are tied with four points each.
As Matchday 5 approaches, teams will leave nothing to chance in their quest for a spot in the quarter-finals.
