Three matches were scheduled on Friday February 24, for the third day of the CAF Champions League. If Wydad got its first victory, CR Belouizdad and Coton Sport are on red alert after conceding new defeats.
CR Belouizdad suffered a second defeat in Group D of the CAF Champions League. The Algerians lost to the Sudanese team Al Merreikh (1-0) on Friday, February 24. The only goal of the game was scored on penalty by Luiz de Souza (32nd).
Esperance Tunis (6 pts) leads the group. The Tunisian team, which will face Zamalek this Saturday, is followed by Al Merreikh (4 pts). CR Belouizdad and Zamalek are third and fourth respectively.
Reigning African champions Wydad got their first win in Group A of the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League. The Moroccans have dominated at home, this Friday, February 24, on the occasion of the 3rd day of group, the Angolan Petro Luanda (1-0). The only goal of the game was the work of Yahya Jabrane (34th, sp). With this victory, Wydad (3 pts) moved up to third place in the standings.
Al-Hilal topples Coton Sport
Still no success for Coton Sport in this group phase of the CAF Champions League. On the third day, the Cameroonian team was beaten at home by Al-Hilal (2-1). However, the players of the club based in Garoua thought they had done the hardest after the opening goal of Wassou, just before halftime (43rd).
But the Cameroonians will lose the thread of the game after the break, conceding the equalizer by Lilepo (52nd). The Congolese winger scored twice a few moments later to allow Al-Hilal to turn the game around (57th). The Sudanese kept their advantage on the scoreboard until the final whistle. With this win, Al-Hilal moves up to the second place in Group B, while waiting for the opposition between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly. Coton Sport, on the other hand, is still without a point.
