Matchday 5 of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup delivered thrilling encounters as teams across the continent battled for crucial points. With one round of group-stage matches remaining, the competition is heating up. Here’s a breakdown of Sunday’s action, held on January 12, 2025.
CD Lunda-Sul 0–0 RS Berkane
A tightly contested match in Angola saw CD Lunda-Sul and Moroccan giants RS Berkane share the spoils in a goalless draw. Both sides struggled to break each other’s defenses, leaving them with a point each. The draw means CD Lunda-Sul are out of the competition mathematically with Berkane sailing through with superior points.
Stellenbosch FC 2–0 Stade Malien
South African side Stellenbosch FC secured an impressive home victory over Mali’s Stade Malien, thanks to a clinical performance. The win strengthens Stellenbosch’s bid to progress further in the tournament knocking out Stade Malien from the competition.
Orapa United 1–2 USM Alger
USM Alger showed their quality on the road with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Orapa United. The Algerian champions demonstrated resilience to stay on track for the knockout stages. However, Orapa’s defeat confirms the club’s exit form the competition.
CS Constantine 3–0 CS Sfaxien
Algerian club CS Constantine dominated Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien in a commanding 3–0 win. The result reinforces Constantine’s position as one of the standout teams in this year’s competition. Surprisingly, CS Sfaxien played all their 5 matches so far without picking a point. They are out of the competition.
FC Bravos do Maquis 1–1 Simba SC
A 1–1 draw in Angola between Bravos do Maquis and Tanzania’s Simba SC kept the group standings tightly contested. Both sides will need strong finishes in the final group game to ensure qualification.
ASC Jaraaf 1–0 ASEC Mimosas
Senegalese club ASC Jaraaf secured a vital 1–0 win against Ivorian powerhouse ASEC Mimosas, keeping their qualification hopes alive. The solitary goal came from a well-taken opportunity in a tense encounter.
Associacao Black Bulls 1–3 Zamalek SC
Egyptian giants Zamalek SC put on a dominant display away in Mozambique, defeating Associacao Black Bulls 3–1. The result boosts Zamalek’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages, showcasing their strength in the competition.
Enyimba FC 1–1 Al Masry SC
A fiercely contested Nigerian-Egyptian showdown ended in a 1–1 draw between Enyimba and Al Masry. Both teams remain in contention, setting up an exciting finale to the group stage.
The final matchday promises intense drama as clubs fight to secure their places in the knockout rounds of Africa’s prestigious second-tier club competition.