CAF Champions League: CS Constantine qualifies, today’s results

The first clubs have secured their spots in the CAF Champions League group stage this Saturday.

CS Constantine booked their place following a hard-fought 2-0 win over Uganda’s Vipers in the second leg of their Round of 32 tie at Saint Mary’s Stadium in Kampala. Goals from Djaâbout (64′) and Benchrifa (70′) sealed the victory for the Sanafir, who had taken a narrow 1-0 lead in the first leg.

South African sides Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns also qualified for the group stage.

Results of the second leg of the Round of 32:

• Mamelodi Sundowns (AFS) 4–0 Al Ahly Benghazi (LBY) (0-0 first leg)
  Goals: Sirino (34′), Brockie (43′), Laffor (50′), Meza (81′)

• Platinum (ZIM) 0–0 AS Otoho (CGO) (1-1 first leg)

• Vipers (OUG) 0–2 CS Constantine (ALG) (0-1 first leg)
  Goals: Djaâbout (63′), Bencherifa (70′)

• ZESCO United (ZAM) 1–1 TP Mazembe (DRC) (0-1 first leg)
  Goals: Kambole (13′) – Mputu (48′)

• African Stars (NAM) 0–1 Orlando Pirates (AFS) (0-0 first leg)
  Goal: Shonga (55′)

• Lobi Stars (NGA) 2–0 Gor Mahia (KEN) (1-3 first leg)
  Goals: Ogunye (70′), Alimi (88′)

• Coton Sport (CAM) 2–1 Ismaily (EGY) (0-2 first leg)
  Goals: Kadiang (43′), Kamilou (65′, pen) – El Mohamadi (4′)

(*) Teams marked with an asterisk have qualified for the group stage, scheduled from January to March. Espérance Tunis, as defending champions, had already secured their spot.