CAF Confederation Cup: Simba make it two in a row over Sfaxien, Enyimba thrash Black Bulls

The rich vein of form continues for Tanzanian giants, Simba AC who overcame Tunisia’s SC Sfaxien 1-0 away from home in a tightly contested TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Group A match on Sunday evening.

Jean Ahoua’s solitary strike in the first half meant the Tanzanian giants make it two wins over Sfaxien following their 2-1 victory on December 15.

The result further propels Simba’s rich vein of form, as they remain top of the group with Sfaxien remaining at the bottom with zero points.

In Nigeria, Enyimba put up a masterclass performance against Mozambique’s Black Bulls with a clinical 4-1 drubbing that blows Group D wide open.

A stunning brace by Joseph Atule along with Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Brown Ideye’s individual strikes saw the Nigerians record the highest score of the first round of fixtures on Sunday.

In a simultaneous Group D tie, reigning champions Zamalek were held to a goalless draw in an Egyptian derby by Al Masry.

The two Group D results see Zamalek remaining at the top followed by Al-Masry, while Black Bulls and Enyimba are tied on four points each.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, Stellenbosch FC revived their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages with an impressive 2-0 victory over Angola’s Lunda Sul to move second in Group B in a match played in Pretoria.

A second-half brace by Andre de Jong means the debutants now stand in line for a historic knockout stage berth on their very first appearance in the competition.

In Abidjan, Asec Mimosas were held to a 1-1 draw by former winners, USM Alger who’s point away from home sees them maintain their leading position in Group C, followed by Mimosas, Jaraaf as well as Orapa United.