the trapped Zamalek, Raja and Sétif get away with it

Three matches counting for the first day of the group stage of the African Champions League were on the program this Saturday evening.

At home, Raja Casablanca provided the minimum service against the South Africans of Amazulu FC (1-0) thanks to a goal by veteran Mohsine Moutouali at the end of the game (67th). The Moroccans led by Marc Wilmots share the lead in Group B with ES Sétif. The Algerians carried out an excellent operation by winning in Guinea on the field of Horoya (1-0). Dominated in the first period, the ESS took the lead on the return from the locker room thanks to Ahmed Kendouci (47th) before holding this result against an opponent in numerical inferiority following the expulsion of Gnagna Barry (68th). The blow is hard for Horoya who clearly sees Sétif threatening his place as an outsider.

The other surprise of this day came from Cairo where Zamalek had to tear themselves away to avoid a terrible disappointment at home against Petro Atletico (2-2). Against the run of play, Geison (22^e) puis Vidinho (36^e) put the Angolans ahead with two assists from Jaredi. Despite an incredible lack of realism, like the three posts hit, Patrice Carteron’s men reduced the score by Obama (57^e), before the equalizer snatched by El-Wensh in the 95^e minute! Given the scenario of the game, the White Knights will be satisfied with this result even if they let Wydad Casablanca take two points in the lead.

In group A, Mamelodi Sundowns is racing ahead while waiting for the Al Ahly match, while Esperance Tunis dominates Pool C.

The summary of the matches in video

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