In a highly competitive clash on Sunday, Algeria outfit CR Belouizdad will take on South African side, Stellenbosch FC in the third round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
The match, scheduled to take place at the at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers promises to be an exciting and fierce encounter, as both teams will be yearning for maximum points to position them better on the standings in Group C.
Belouizdad stride into this clash with a blend of confidence and urgency. The Algerian champions opened their CAF Confederation Cup campaign by dispatching Singida Black Stars with a commanding2–0 win at home, orchestrating a display of early dominance that sent a clear message to their group rivals.
Unfortunately, Belouizdad succumbed to a defeat in their second group match, making it one and one defeat in two matches.
The Algerian outfit will be counting on home advantage to secure positive result in this encounter, but Stellenbosch arrive not as intimidated visitors but as a team rich with momentum and belief.
Having opened their group stage with a 1–0 home victory over AS Otohô followed up by a draw away in Tanzania, the Stellies currently sit top of the Group C standings with four points, just ahead of Belouizdad, who has three points.
Stellenbosch head coach Gavin Hunt has spoken candidly about maintaining the club’s table-topping position, acknowledging the challenge that traveling to North Africa presents but insisting his side aren’t simply playing defensively, they are going there with a hunger for three points.
For the home side, the stakes are equally tangible. Belouizdad know that a win on home turf can lift them ahead in a tightly contested group, close the gap on Stellenbosch, and cement their reputation as favorites among the traditional Club C powers.
Their fans expect nothing less than spirited performance and determination from a squad that has tasted success both domestically and in African competitions
