CAF Champions League: Raja cruise, Mamelodi and Espérance stay solid
Five matches were on the programme this Saturday, 25 February, in round 3 of the Champions League.
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Mamelodi hold Al Ahly
South Africans Mamelodi Sundowns did not flinch on their trip to Egypt to face Al Ahy in the Champions League. They were solid in holding the Cairo side to a draw (2-2). Mamelodi therefore remain top of Group B with 7 points. Al Ahly have only one point from two matches so far, as the Egyptians have a game in hand to play.
Raja keep winning
Raja Casablanca made it a third win from as many matches in Group C of the CAF Champions League. Their latest victims were Horoya. The Moroccans won their tie against the Guineans this Saturday, 25 February, by two goals to nil. Hamza Khabba (43rd) and Naoufel Zerhouni (89th) secured the win for the Moroccan club.
The Rajaouis (9 pts) consolidate their lead at the top. Horoya (4pts), for their part, stay second despite the defeat. Simba (3 pts) and Vipers (1 pt) are 3rd and 4th respectively.
Espérance sink Zamalek
Espérance Tunis hosted Zamalek this Saturday, 24 February, in round 3 of Group D of the CAF Champions League. The Tunisians won the match (2-0) and strengthen their grip on top spot with 9 points. The Egyptians, meanwhile, continue their poor run in the competition and remain bottom with just 1 point.