The prestigious CAF Champions League got underway across different venues in Africa over the weekend. Nigerian league champions, Kano Pillars defeated Olympique Real Bangui by 5-1 at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano. Bello Kofarmata and Nasri Ali were among the five scorers for the Nigerian side on Saturday evening. The return leg will be played in two weeks time. The team from Central African Republic will have to win by 4-0 if they intend to prevent the Nigerians from getting to the round of 32 of the competition.
Enugu Rangers of Nigeria worked over their opponents from Sao Tome and Principe. The team didn't show up for the game citing visa entry problems. The Confederation of African Football has awarded three goals to Rangers and the Portuguese-speaking island club will need to win the second leg match by 4-0 if they are to progress beyond this stage.
Orlando Pirates of South Africa defeated Djabal of Comoro Islands by 5-0 in Soweto. Takesure Chinyama scored four of those goals.
In Kenya, Tusker FC defeated Saint Michel of Seychelles by 4-1. In Luanda, Primeiro de Agosto recorded a hard fought 4-2 win over Adema FC of Madagascar. Jamhuri of Zanzibar were beaten 3-0 at home by Saint George of Ethiopia.
The competition will resume in two weeks time.
Enugu Rangers of Nigeria worked over their opponents from Sao Tome and Principe. The team didn't show up for the game citing visa entry problems. The Confederation of African Football has awarded three goals to Rangers and the Portuguese-speaking island club will need to win the second leg match by 4-0 if they are to progress beyond this stage.
Orlando Pirates of South Africa defeated Djabal of Comoro Islands by 5-0 in Soweto. Takesure Chinyama scored four of those goals.
In Kenya, Tusker FC defeated Saint Michel of Seychelles by 4-1. In Luanda, Primeiro de Agosto recorded a hard fought 4-2 win over Adema FC of Madagascar. Jamhuri of Zanzibar were beaten 3-0 at home by Saint George of Ethiopia.
The competition will resume in two weeks time.
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