TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup: Group Stage Matchday 3 Round-up
The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage delivered another thrilling weekend of football as the third round of matches concluded as the competition reached its halfway stage.
With groups delicately poised, every point now counts as clubs look to secure their place in the knockout rounds.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the matches, results, and current standings across all groups.
Group-by-Group Summaries
Group A
Simba’s 2-1 win over CS Sfaxien saw them climb to second place, level on six points with Bravos do Maquis and Constantine. Maquis edged Constantine 3-2 in a pulsating encounter, with substitute Célio scoring a dramatic late winner. Sfaxien’s struggles continued as they remain bottom with zero points, while Constantine lead the group thanks to a superior goal difference. The race for qualification remains wide open.
Group B
RS Berkane cemented their top spot in Group B with a narrow 1-0 win over Stade Malien, courtesy of Issoufou Dayo’s late penalty. Stellenbosch earned a hard-fought 1-0 away win over CD Lunda Sul, moving into third place. Stade Malien, despite their defensive resilience, hold second position with four points, but Berkane look unstoppable as they aim for knockout qualification.
Group C
USM Alger dominated ASEC Mimosas 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of Group C. An early own goal from Mohamed Yabré and a brace from Ismail Belkacemi sealed the win. Elsewhere, Orapa United and Jaraaf played to a goalless draw, leaving both sides in the bottom half of the standings. ASEC remain second, but USM Alger now look firmly in control of the group.
Group D
Zamalek triumphed 1-0 over Al Masry in the Egyptian derby, with Zizo’s superb strike proving decisive. Black Bulls Maputo stunned Enyimba 3-0, pushing the Nigerian side to the bottom of Group D. The Bulls’ commanding display, including goals from Rume Akporoh and Ayuba Francis, places them third. Zamalek lead the group with seven points, followed closely by Al Masry.
Results by Group
Group A
- Bravos do Maquis 3-2 Constantine
- Simba 2-1 CS Sfaxien
Group B
- RS Berkane 1-0 Stade Malien
- Stellenbosch 1-0 CD Lunda Sul
Group C
- USM Alger 3-0 ASEC Mimosas
- Orapa United 0-0 Jaraaf
Group D
- Zamalek 1-0 Al Masry
- Black Bulls 3-0 Enyimba
Current Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constantine | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 2 | Simba | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bravos do Maquis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | CS Sfaxien | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RS Berkane | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Stade Malien | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | CD Lunda Sul | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USM Alger | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 7 |
| 2 | ASEC Mimosas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Jaraaf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 4 | Orapa United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -6 | 2 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zamalek | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Al Masry | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Black Bulls | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Enyimba | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
Next Fixtures
Group A
- Constantine vs Bravos do Maquis – 05.01.2024
- Simba vs CS Sfaxien – 05.01.2024
Group B
- RS Berkane vs CD Lunda Sul – 05.01.2024
- Stade Malien vs Stellenbosch – 05.01.2024
Group C
- USM Alger vs ASEC Mimosas – 05.01.2024
- Jaraaf vs Orapa United – 05.01.2024
Group D
- Zamalek vs Al Masry – 05.01.2024
- Black Bulls vs Enyimba – 05.01.2024