CAF Champions League: Group-Stage Play Opens

Group-stage play in the CAF Champions League commenced on Friday with four games.

GROUP A:

At Enugu, Nigeria:

Mathias Martins scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute as Lobi Stars defeated visiting Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1.

At Rabat, Morocco:

Zouhair El Moutaraji scored the winning goal in the 56th minute as Wydad Casablanca dominated visiting ASEC Mimosas 5-2.

Group A Standings:

1. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Lobi Stars (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. ASEC Mimosas (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)



GROUP B:

At Conakry, Guinea:

Esperance de Tunis, thanks to Anice Badri's equalizer at the death (90'+3) gained a 1-1 road draw with Horoya.

Ocansey Mandela scored for the hosts in the 67th minute.



GROUP C:

At Sousse, Tunisia:

Abdenour Belkheir scored the only goal of the match in the 89th minute as CS Constantine knocked off Club Africain 1-0 on the road.