Despite losing 1-2 in the first leg, Bayelsa United of Nigeria managed to handle the pressure of playing at home and secured a 2-0 victory against How Mine of Zimbabwe. This success ensured their advancement to the group stages of the competition with a 3-2 aggregate score.
Difaa El Jadida from Morocco secured their place in African competition this season with a convincing 3-0 victory over AS Kigali, erasing their 0-1 defeat in the first leg.
Etoile du Sahel also secured their spot in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup with an impressive performance away from home. The Tunisian club defeated SuperSport United from South Africa with a score of 4-1, sealing their qualification with a 5-1 aggregate score.
Saturday’s results:
- Bayelsa United (Nigeria) vs. How Mine (Zimbabwe) 2-0 [Agg: 3-2] (55′ Jafar Buhari, 81′ Azubuike Okechukwu)
- Difaa El Jadida (Morocco) vs. AS Kigali (Rwanda) 3-0 [Agg: 3-1] (49′ Zakaria Hadraf, 70′ Naby Soumah, 73′ Ahmed Chagou {pen})
- SuperSport United (South Africa) vs. Etoile Sahel (Tunisia) 1-4 [Agg: 1-5] (45′ Lebogang Manyama | 36′, 63′ Michailou Dramé, 74′ Youssef Mouihbi, 90+1′ Marouane Troudi)
These results have determined the qualifiers for the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, showcasing the competitive spirit and determination of the participating clubs.
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