Berkane & Wydad remain perfect as Sundowns slip up

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Friday Nov 28, 2025. 23:23

Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly recorded draws during Friday’s CAF Inter-Club group stage matches as several teams maintained their perfect starts.

Sundowns were held to 0-0 by MC Alger in a Group D clash at the Ali La Pointe Stadium in what was a reunion between coach Rhulani Mokwena and his former employers.

While Al Ahly drew 1-1 with AS FAR Rabat in a Champions League Group B match played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Trezeguet cancelled out Mouchcine Bouriga’s opener.

Meanwhile, RS Berkane made it back-to-back wins in Group A when they secured a 2-1 victory over Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

At the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium, JS Kabylie, who are two-time African champions, were held to a 0-0 draw by Young Africans and the former remain winless in Group B.

Three Confederation Cup matches were played on Friday, with Wydad claiming a 1-0 win over Azam thanks to Nordin Amarabat’s goal at the Amaan Stadium.

A Group D match between Zesco United and Al Masry saw the latter secure a 3-2 win at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. Therefore, Al Masry made it two wins from as many matches.

Lastly, USM Alger maintained their 100 per cent win record in Group A after emerging as 1-0 winners over Olympique de Safi at the El Massira Stadium, where Zakaria Draoui netted the only goal of the game.

Friday’s results

Champions League

MC Alger 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns

AS FAR Rabat 1-1 Al Ahly

Rivers United 1-2 RS Berkane

JS Kabylie 0-0 Young Africans

Confederation Cup

Azam 0-1 Wydad AC

Zesco United 2-3 Al Masry

Olympique de Safi 0-1 USM Alger