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More spectacle on the continent’s lawns during the matchday 3 of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage.
Pyramids made a perfect start with their three wins in as many matches 3 while AS Otoho and USGN registered their first victories.
Group A
In Group A, Pyramids remains leader. Against CS Sfaxien, the Egyptian side can thank their defender Ali Gabr, scorer at the last minute. Starting from the next day, a draw will be enough to qualify Pyramids for the quarter-finals.
Traveling to Al Ahli Tripoli, Zanaco left with a third defeat in a row in the competition. Ahmed Eltribi and Mohamed El Mounir offer the three points to their team (2-0).
Results
Pyramids 1-0 CS Sfaxien
Al Ahli Tripoli 2-0 Zanaco
Next Day
CS Sfaxien – Pyramids
Zanaco – Al Ahli Tripoli
Group B
Al Ittihad and JS Saoura drew (1-1) in Tripoli. The result means each team has now a victory and a draw while the Libyans have one game less.
Big turnaround at Mbombela stadium. Led 0-2, Orlando Pirates finally won Royal Leopards of Eswatini 6-2.
Results
Al Ittihad 1-1 JS Saoura
Royal Leopards 2-6 Orlando Pirates
Next Day
Orlando Pirates – Royal Leopards
JS Saoura – Al Ittihad
Group C
Still without really shining, TP Mazembe won their second match in this group stage. At home, the Ravens overcame Coton Sport 1-0 thanks to Glody Likonza.
This third day is also the moment chosen by AS Otoho to obtain their first three points of the competition thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Masry.
Results
AS Otoho 1-0 Al Masry
TP Mazembe 1-0 Coton Sport
Next Day
Coton Sport – TP Mazembe
Al Masry – AS Otoho
Group D
USGN were on fire facing ASEC. The Niamey Gendarmes won 2-0 on Sunday against the Mimosas with goals from Wilfried Gbeuli and Victorien Adebayor.
On the other hand, Simba fell in Morocco. The Tanzanians lost 0-2 to Renaissance Berkane who remained at the top of the group D.
Results
Berkane 2-0 Simba
USGN 2-0 ASEC
Next Day
ASEC – USGN
Simba – Berkane
Statistics
19. is the total number of goals scored at the end of this third day. One less than the previous day, more prolific so far, and one more than the first day.
8. a single game produced eight of the day’s 19 goals. Royal Leopards and Orlando Pirates produced fireworks for spectators.
9. is the number of points obtained after three matchdays by Pyramids of Egypt. Only club to achieve the pass of three. On the other hand, Zanaco from Zambia totals his third loss in a row, so 0 points.
4. South African Bendile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) added another goal to his total, keeping the lead in the scoring charts. Behind, Victorien Adebayor (USGN) and Charki El Bahri (Berkane) follow with 3 goals each.
