CS Constantine has positioned itself favorably for qualification to the 8th finals of the African Football Confederation Cup. The Algerian squad secured a crucial victory in the first leg of the round of 16 against Red Lions in Liberia, triumphing with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. While a modest win, it provides CS Constantine with a sense of confidence heading into the return leg at home.
Conversely, Bayelsa United faced a tougher challenge. The Nigerian club, Bayelsa United, managed to secure a goalless draw against FC Kongo in Congo, maintaining their chances of qualification for the next round despite not securing a win.
The first leg results are as follows:
FC Kongo (CGO) 0-0 Bayelsa Utd (Nga)
Red Lions (Lbr) 0-1 CS Constantine (Alg)
