Al Ahly needed a penalty shootout to reach the second
qualifying round of the CAF Champions League as they egded past Young Africans.
The defending champions trailed 1-0 from the first leg in
Tanzania, but levelled the tie at 1-1 on aggregate when left-back Sayed Moawad
found the net in the 71st minute.
However, the Egyptian side could not break down the Young
Africans' defence for a second time as the visitors held on to force a
shootout.
But Al Ahly kept their cool under pressure to win 4-3 on
penalties and avoid a shock elimination.
Last season's semi-finalists Cotonsport overturned a 1-0
first leg deficit to progress to the next round with an emphatic 5-0 triumph
over Flambeau de l'Est.
Ephraim Yosanguim, Daouda Kamilou and Moussa Souleymanou
all found the net to put the tie beyond doubt, before a double from Rostand
Kako added the gloss to a fine performance.
Four-time winners TP Mazembe are also through thanks to a
comfortable 3-0 success against Les Astres of Cameroon, which secured a 4-1
aggregate win.
The Congolese outfit too the lead after 31 minutes
through defender Salif Coulibaly, and progression was ensured by further
strikes from Jonathan Bolingi and Jonas Sakuwaha.
And there was more Congolese success as Vita Club edged
Dynamos of Zimbabwe thanks to a 38th minute Teddy Etekiama penalty, the only
goal of either leg.
Meanwhile, Roger Assale was the hero for Ivorian side
Sewe Sport, his 44th minute strike earning them a 1-0 win versus Barrack Young
Controllers of Liberia and a 4-3 aggregate scoreline.
Ahmed Zuway and Edward Sadomba found the net for Al Ahli
Benghazi in their 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea after a 1-1 first-leg draw,
while CS Sfaxien beat Dedebit 2-0 to seal a 4-1 aggregate triumph.
Elsewhere, Al Hilal Omdurman overcame Stade Malien Bamako
2-0, following a 0-0 draw last week.
Culled from Soccerway
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