Africa-Press – Mauritius. RS Berkane have taken a major step toward continental glory after securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Simba SC in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final. Playing in front of their home fans, the Moroccan side delivered an early blitz that stunned the visitors and put one hand on the coveted trophy.
Berkane wasted no time in asserting their dominance, opening the scoring in just the 8th minute. Mamadou Camara found the back of the net with a composed finish following a precise assist from El Moussaoui. The early goal set the tone for a high-intensity first half.
The momentum remained firmly with the hosts, and they doubled their lead just six minutes later. In the 14th minute, Lamliou capitalized on a well-worked play to score Berkane’s second, this time assisted by Rihai. The quickfire double left Simba shell-shocked and struggling to find their rhythm for the rest of the match.
Despite Simba’s efforts to regroup and respond, RS Berkane’s organized defense and control in midfield ensured the scoreline remained unchanged, giving them a crucial two-goal cushion heading into the return leg.
The second leg will take place in Tanzania, where Simba SC will aim to overturn the deficit and deliver a memorable comeback in front of their home crowd. However, RS Berkane’s strong performance puts them in the driver’s seat as they edge closer to lifting the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
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