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Morocco World
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
When and How to Watch Simba vs RS Berkane CAF Confederation Cup Final
Rabat – The CAF Confederation Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion this Sunday, as Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) travels to Zanzibar to take on Simba SC in the second leg of the final. The game will kick-off is scheduled at 8:00 pm local time (GMT+3) – 2:00 PM Moroccan time – at the Amaan stadium. The match will be televised live across various sports networks, including beIN Sports, SuperSport, and national broadcasters, including Moroccan sports channel Arryadiya. Fans can also catch the action via online streaming platforms such as CAF TV (YouTube) or the official CAF website. Play-by-play coverage and match highlights will also be available on CAF's official social media channels and sports news websites. RS Berkane heads into the decisive leg with a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Mamadou Camara and Oussama Lemlioui in the first leg played at the Municipal Stadium of Berkane. The Moroccan side now looks to seal a historic third continental title, having already lifted the Confederation Cup in 2020 and 2022. Already crowned champions of Morocco for the first time in their history this season, a win or draw on Sunday would give RSB a rare continental and domestic double. A club on the rise Under the leadership of head coach Mouine Chaabani, RSB has shown tactical discipline, attacking flair, and remarkable consistency. This is their fifth CAF final in six years, reflecting their sustained dominance on the continent. Their path to the final has been impressive, as they topped their group with five wins and a draw, then eliminated ASEC Mimosas and CS Constantine in the knockout stages. Despite the two-goal cushion, RSB is not approaching this final with complacency. Chaabani said today during a pre-match conference that the team will play to win rather than defend the lead. Tags: BerkaneFootballsports
CAF
19-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Excitement builds as Simba FC and RS Berkane prepare for Second Leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Final in Zanzibar
Following a 2-0 win for RS Berkane over Simba SC in the first leg of the 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Final in Berkane, Morocco, attention will turn to the return fixture on the island of Zanzibar this Sunday, 25 May 2025. The match will be played at Amaan Stadium at 16h00 local time (13h00 GMT) and will be live across all CAF's broadcast partners, including Azam Media, beIN Sport, Canal+, SuperSport, SABC and several other global platforms. RS Berkane go to the second leg with the advantage after early goals from Mamadou Camara and Oussama Lamlaoui at home, but Simba SC have shown plenty of fighting spirit already this campaign and will be confident of overturning the deficit. The winners of this year's TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will be awarded a new trophy that will be unveiled later this week. CAF and host club Simba SC are working closely together to ensure that the event in Zanzibar is a success. ENDS For more information, please contact: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
CAF
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
RS Berkane strike twice to take first-leg advantage over Simba SC
RS Berkane took a commanding step towards a third continental crown with a 2-0 win over Tanzanian giants Simba SC in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final on Saturday evening at the Berkane Municipal Stadium. Backed by a raucous home crowd, RS Berkane made their intentions clear from the onset, applying early pressure that yielded results within the first 10 minutes. A pinpoint corner from Hamza El Moussaoui in the 8th minute found Mamadou Camara, who rose highest to head home from close range and give the home side a dream start. Just six minutes later, Oussama Lamlaoui doubled Berkane's lead with a well-taken finish after latching onto an incisive pass from Imad Riahi. To their credit, Simba pushed forward in search of an away goal, with Leonel Ateba and Elie Mpanzu both going close, but were repeatedly denied by a resolute Berkane defense and timely interventions by goalkeeper Hamza Hamiani. The Tanzanian side was dealt a blow midway through the first half when Abdulrazack Hamza was forced off with an injury, adding to the visitors' frustrations. In the second half, RS Berkane looked to extend their advantage but were denied a third goal in the 60th minute after Youssef Mehri's effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR check. The hosts remained dangerous on the break, with late chances falling to Issoufou Dayo and Mateus Santos, but Simba's defense held firm to prevent further damage. As tempers flared and physicality intensified in the closing minutes, both sides made a flurry of substitutions to keep the momentum alive heading into the decisive second leg. The return leg will be played on Sunday, 25 May at 15h00 GMT, where Simba SC will aim to overturn the deficit, while RS Berkane will look to complete the job and lift their third TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title.
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Berkane go 2-0 up after first leg of Confederation Cup final
Berkane go 2-0 up after first leg of Confederation Cup final BERKANE, Morocco - Morocco's Renaissance Berkane scored two early goals but failed to add any more as they beat Simba of Tanzania 2-0 in Saturday's first leg of the African Confederation Cup final to take the advantage into next week's return. Berkane were heavily fancied going into their fifth Confederation Cup final in the past seven years and went ahead after eight minutes through Mamadou Camara, rising unmarked to head home from an in-swinging corner. A second goal from Oussama Lamlioui followed six minutes later in a blistering start that left the visitors looking shell-shocked and threatened a deluge of goals. Berkane, who have won the competition twice previously, had the ball in the net for a third time on the hour mark but Youssef Mehri's effort was ruled offside after a lengthy VAR check. Simba, whose previous appearance in a continental club competition final was 32 years ago, had few chances in the game but have home advantage for the return leg in Zanzibar on May 25. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Berkane go 2-0 up after first leg of Confederation Cup final
BERKANE, Morocco (Reuters) -Morocco's Renaissance Berkane scored two early goals but failed to add any more as they beat Simba of Tanzania 2-0 in Saturday's first leg of the African Confederation Cup final to take the advantage into next week's return. Berkane were heavily fancied going into their fifth Confederation Cup final in the past seven years and went ahead after eight minutes through Mamadou Camara, rising unmarked to head home from an in-swinging corner. A second goal from Oussama Lamlioui followed six minutes later in a blistering start that left the visitors looking shell-shocked and threatened a deluge of goals. Berkane, who have won the competition twice previously, had the ball in the net for a third time on the hour mark but Youssef Mehri's effort was ruled offside after a lengthy VAR check. Simba, whose previous appearance in a continental club competition final was 32 years ago, had few chances in the game but have home advantage for the return leg in Zanzibar on May 25. (Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
