PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria
The second matchday of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage delivered high-quality football across the continent, with dramatic late goals and tactical battles shaping the action.
A dramatic finish in RS Berkane overturned a first-half deficit with two stoppage-time goals to claim a crucial away victory.
Rivers United took the lead on 37 minutes, when defender Lamine Mamadou Camara turned the ball into his own net, giving the Nigerian side early momentum.
However, the Moroccan visitors mounted a remarkable late push as Youness El Kaabi drilled in the equaliser from the left side of the box after a set-piece scramble.
Mounir Chouiar completed the turnaround with a composed finish from the heart of the penalty area.
The sensational comeback lifts RS Berkane to the top of Group A.
In Rabat, African giants Al Ahly preserved their position at the summit of Group B after a hard-fought 1–1 draw against AS FAR.
The hosts had an opportunity to take control early when Mohamed Hrimat stepped up for a penalty in the 37th minute, but his effort was superbly saved by Al Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
Moments later, Mohcine Bouriga made amends for his teammate by firing FAR into the lead with a powerful strike from close range.
Al Ahly responded with authority in the second half. A precise cross from Mohamed Ben Romdhane found Trézéguet, who nodded home from close range in the 68th minute to secure the equaliser.
With the draw, Al Ahly remain top of Group B, edging Young Africans on goal difference.
In Algiers, MC Alger held former champions Mamelodi Sundowns to a goalless draw in what was an evenly balanced match that sees the South Africans remain top of Group C as the Algerians secure their first point of the group stages.
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