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CAF
10-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Berkane ease past ASEC to reach TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals
Published: Wednesday, 09 April 2025 Moroccan side RS Berkane booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup with a second straight 1-0 victory over ASEC Mimosas of Côte d'Ivoire on Wednesday night. Playing at their home ground, the Berkane Municipal Stadium, the two-time champions left it late but did enough to seal a 2-0 aggregate win over the Ivorian giants. Oussama Lamlioui's 75th-minute strike proved decisive as the Moroccan champions controlled proceedings to complete a deserved quarter-final triumph. Having already edged the first leg in Abidjan by the same scoreline, Berkane returned home in front of a passionate crowd with the advantage and showed no intention of defending their lead. Coach Moine Chaabani's men dominated the game, creating a host of chances but were wasteful in front of goal for large spells. Their breakthrough came with 15 minutes remaining when Meloui capitalised on sustained pressure to slot home the only goal of the night, sending the home fans into celebration. ASEC Mimosas, despite their rich history in African football, were unable to mount a comeback and bowed out of the tournament without scoring a goal over the two legs. With this result, RS Berkane – champions in 2020 and 2022 – move one step closer to adding a third CAF Confederation Cup trophy to their cabinet. The club has developed a strong pedigree in the competition and remains one of the most consistent performers in recent seasons. Their semi-final opponents will be Algeria's CS Constantine, who advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout win over USM Alger in an all-Algerian quarter-final. For ASEC Mimosas, the loss brings another frustrating end to their continental campaign. Despite a promising group stage, the Ivorian club failed to find their rhythm over the two-legged tie, falling short against a more cohesive and clinical Berkane side. The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals now feature RS Berkane vs CS Constantine, and Simba SC of Tanzania against South Africa's Stellenbosch FC, setting up an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
Morocco World
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
RSB Beats ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals First Leg
Meknes – Moroccan football club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) secured today a precious 1-0 away victory against Ivorian hosts ASEC Mimosas in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. The first half at Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium ended in a goalless draw as both teams struggled to break through opposing defenses despite several attempts. At the beginning of the second half, Renaissance Berkane's offensive made the club close to opening the scoring. Ayoub Khairi and Youssef Mehri's efforts to reach the opponent's net were averted by the Mimosas' goalkeeper. Coach Moïne Chaâbani's squad maintained ball possession as they searched for a winning goal. Read also: Morocco's RS Berkane Wins CAF Confederation Cup Their persistence paid off when Imad Riahi capitalized on a defensive error by an opponent to score the decisive goal for the RSB team in the 75th minute. RSB will host ASEC Mimosas on April 9 for the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals at Berkane Municipal Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 pm Morocco time. As they aim to advance further in their quest for continental glory, the Moroccan side now holds a significant advantage heading into the second leg on home soil. This away win could prove crucial in determining which team progresses to the semi-finals of Africa's second-tier club competition. Tags: ASEC MimosasCAF Confederation CupRenaissance Sportive de Berkane
Morocco World
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
ASEC Mimosas v RS Berkane: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
ASEC Mimosas and RS Berkane go head-to-head in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT), and fans can catch the action live on BeIN Sports Arabic. The newly crowned Botola Pro champions arrive in Abidjan with confidence, having lost just once all season – against Fath Rabat back in October. Under head coach Mouin Chaâbani, Berkane have been a force to be reckoned with in both domestic and African competitions. 'Our objective is to win and score, but also ensure we do not concede,' Chaâbani said during the press conference. Meanwhile, ASEC Mimosas are looking to make home advantage count. Head coach Julien Chevalier knows the importance of a strong first-leg result. 'We know what awaits us, and we must rise to the occasion,' he said. ASEC's defensive strength has been key to their success, and they will need to be resolute against a dangerous Berkane attack. ASEC's well-structured defence will have to be at its best against a Berkane side that has been ruthless in front of goal. The midfield battle could prove decisive, with the Berkanis likely to dictate possession while ASEC look to make the most of quick transitions and counter-attacks. Predicted Score: RS Berkane travel with a full-strength squad, more than capable of clinching a result away from home. Expect a disciplined performance from the Moroccan side, edging out a narrow win. Verdict: ASEC Mimosas 0-1 RS Berkane Tags: ASEC MimosasRS Berkane
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals draw - Africa
CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals draw Stellenbosch (South Africa) vs. Zamalek (Egypt) ASEC Mimosas (Cote d'Ivoire) vs. RSB Berkane (Morocco) CS Constantine (Algeria) vs. USM Alger (Algeria) Masry (Egypt) vs. Simba (Tanzania) (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
