ES Sétif Strengthen Lead in Champions League Group B with Win over Ahly Benghazi
ES Sétif extended their advantage at the top of Group B in the CAF Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Libyan side Ahly Benghazi on Friday.
The Algerian outfit secured the win through goals by El Hedi Belameiri in the 18th minute and a late strike from Sofiane Younes deep into stoppage time (90+3), ensuring all three points on home soil.
With this result, ES Sétif now sit comfortably atop the group with 8 points, doubling the tally of their closest rivals CS Sfaxien, who have 4 points.
This crucial victory brings ES Sétif a significant step closer to securing a place in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition, as the battle to progress intensifies in the coming fixtures.
