Jaraaf’s struggle to find the back of the net continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Orapa United in the CAF Cup group stage on Sunday.
The Medinans now find themselves enduring a third consecutive match without scoring, further complicating their pursuit of top spot in Group C.
The match at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium was a tale of two halves. The first period was evenly matched, with both teams having their moments but failing to capitalize.
In the second half, Jaraaf appeared to take more control of the game but could not break down Orapa United’s defense.
Despite several promising attempts, the Senegalese side’s offensive struggles persisted, leaving them frustrated at the final whistle.
With just one point from the encounter, Jaraaf remains in third place in their group, still without a victory in the competition.
The result was a missed opportunity for the team to gain ground on group leaders USM Alger and ASEC Mimosas, who are both ahead in the standings.
Jaraaf’s inability to find the net has become a concerning trend in this year’s CAF Cup, as they now face mounting pressure to improve their attacking play if they are to advance.
With just a few matches left in the group stage, the team will need to address their offensive woes and find a way to break their goal-scoring drought.
For Orapa United, the draw represents a valuable point as they continue to fight for a place in the knockout stages.
The Botswanan side, while not dominant, showed resilience in defending against the more experienced Jaraaf side.
The result leaves Jaraaf with much to ponder ahead of their next fixture, as they remain in a difficult position to progress beyond the group stage without a change in their form.
