Simba triumph over Sfaxien as Black Bulls, Zamalek also win

DAR ES SALAAM,  Tanzania 

Simba Sports Club of Tanzania snatched a late 2-1 victory against CS Sfaxien in Dar es Salaam, while Black Bulls Maputo stunned Enyimba with a dominant 3-0 win in Mozambique as the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage reached its halfway point on Sunday.

Simba edged CS Sfaxien in a thrilling Group A encounter at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. 

The visitors struck first through Hazem Haj Hassen in the 3rd minute of the game, but Simba responded with a Kibu Denis header in the 7th minute.

The Tanzanian side dominated the second half, and Denis completed his brace in the dying moments to seal the victory. 

Simba now climb to second place in Group A.

The results leave several groups finely poised, with everything to play for in the remaining fixtures as African clubs continue their quest for continental glory:

Bravos do Maquis edged CS Constantine 3-2 in a thrilling Group A encounter at Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda. 

The Angolan side raced to a 2-0 lead by half-time through a Jó Paciência penalty and Francis' long-range effort. 

Constantine mounted a spirited comeback as Dadi Mouaki and Chahine Belaouel struck to level the scores. 

However, substitute Célio netted a dramatic winner in the 94th minute to hand Maquis their second win and move level with Constantine and Simba on six points.

Zamalek triumphed 1-0 in a tightly contested Egyptian derby against Al Masry at Borg El Arab Stadium.

Zizo’s stunning strike from outside the box in the 63rd minute proved the difference. 

Despite Masry’s late pressure, Zamalek’s defence held firm to seal the win, propelling them to the top of Group D with seven points.

Black Bulls Maputo stunned Nigerian giants Enyimba with a dominant 3-0 win in Group D. 

Rume Akporoh’s first-half header set the tone before second-half strikes from Fidel Sousa and Ayuba Francis secured the result. 

Enyimba struggled to respond, leaving them bottom of the group.

South African club Stellenbosch snatched a narrow 1-0 away win over CD Lunda Sul. 

Devin Titus’ late header in the 89th minute proved decisive as the South Africans moved into third place in Group B. Lunda Sul missed crucial chances in a tight encounter.

Orapa United and Jaraaf played to a goalless draw in Group C. 

Both sides created opportunities, but poor finishing and resolute goalkeeping saw the points shared.

The result keeps both teams struggling in the group standings.