It appears that the Etoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) had a commendable performance in their match against JSM Bajaia, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite being behind on the scoreline twice, the Tunisian team managed to come back each time, securing a valuable draw with an eye on the return match.
Mohamed Ferrag opened the scoring for Béjaia in the 25th minute, and Nabil Ait Fergane added another goal. However, ESS showed resilience with Aymen Belaid and Michailou Dramé scoring to level the match.
In the context of the CAF Cup second round of 16, other notable results included FUS de Rabat winning 1-0 against FAR, and Entente Sétif securing a 2-0 victory over US Bitam in the opening matches. The remaining fixtures were scheduled for the following Sunday, indicating an exciting series of matchups in the tournament.