Zesco United pulled off a major upset in the CAF Confederation Cup penultimate group stage clash against Zamalek, defeating the Egyptian powerhouse to secure first win in Group D.
The match, held at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium ended 1-0 in favour of the Zambian giants, posing threat to Zamalek’s quarterfinal qualification ambition.
The first half of the high-stake clash ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. After the break, Zesco United showcased resilience and determination, with Amine Hever scoring from the spot in the 61st-minute mark to snatch maximum points for the host.
Having succumbed to a defeat, the Egyptian giants has dropped from the top spot in Group D to second, with Kaizer Chief overtaking taking them.
The South African giants sit top of the group with 10 points, followed by Zamalek with eight points, while Al Masry occupies third position with seven points. Despite the win, Zesco United find themselves bottom of the table with just three points.
Zamalek will host Kaizer Chiefs in the final round of the group stage in Cairo, a match that could determine the winner of the group.
The Egyptian giants needs to win the last match to qualify for the quarter-finals without considering any other factors, but any stumble coupled with an Egyptian victory could cause them to be eliminated from the tournament.
