Africa-Football: Moroccan Berkane Club Beat Zamalek 2-1 in CAF Confederation Cup Final first leg

Moroccan football club RS Berkane defeated Zamalek of Egypt 2-1 in their first leg match of the 2024 African Confederation Cup final played Sunday in Berkane’s Municipal Stadium.

The two goals were scored by captain Issoufou Dayo in the 13th minute and Adil Tahif in the 32nd minute, while Seifeddine Jaziri scored for the Egyptians in the 46th minute.

With home ground to their advantage, the Orange Boys, who were wearing their jersey displaying full Moroccan map, took control of the game in the opening stages.

With the roaring crowd of the Moroccans behind them, the two-time champions continued pressing the Egyptians who were struggling to contain the attacks.

The pressure exerted by the Orange Boys has enabled them to snatch an early penalty, giving the hosts the lead over the White Knights, who conceded another goal in the 1st half.

After the recess, the Egyptians returned more structured and managed to reduce the deficit thanks to Seifeddine’s goal in the 2nd half. Despite the new-found confidence, the Egyptians could not break the strong defense of RS Berkane who ended the match in their favor.

The return leg will be played on Sunday, May 19th, at the Cairo International Stadium.