Algeria’s CR Belouizdad sealed their place in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars on Sunday evening at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.
Abdennour Belhocini who joined Belozuidad from the 2017–18 Algeria Ligue 1 champions Constantine unleashed a superb long-range strike that found the back of the net in the 3rd minute.
The contest grew increasingly tense in the second half, with both sides eventually reduced to ten men. Belouizdad’s Mohamed Hammouda was sent off on the hour mark after picking up a second yellow card, shifting the momentum in favour of the hosts.
In the same group, South African side Stellenbosch FC marked their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend following a 3-0 loss against Congo’s Otoho d’Oyo in Group C at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat on Sunday afternoon.
Stellenbosch are rooted to the bottom in Group with four points after five matches played.
Gavin Hunt’s side are now five points from second-spot heading into their final encounter against Singida Black Stars next Sunday.
Singida Black Stars are currently third in Group C with 4 points from 5 matches, and have been eliminated from the CAF Confederations Cup with one game remaining.
CR Belzouidad lead the standings with 12 points, ahead of second placed Otoho d’Oyo with nine points and have booked their quarter finals slots.
OTOHO D’OYO: Doumbia, Obembi (Itoua 88’), Nzingoula, Atipo, Mouandza (Keita 86’), Traore, Elanga, Kone, Nzaou (Mavoungou 44’), Mankou (Diallo 67’), Dzaba (Camara 68’)
STELLENBOSCH FC: Masuluke, Mdaka, Stanic, Mcaba (Tiwani 73’), Godswill, Lekoloane (Butsaka 46’), Palace (Phili 46’), Jabaar, Jooste (Kodisang 46’), Khanyi (Mthiyane 46’), Cupido