In a thrilling encounter at the Berkane Municipal Stadium, RS Berkane emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Zamalek in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final. The Moroccan side wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Issoufou Dayo confidently converting a penalty in the 13th minute to give his team an early lead.
Continuing their relentless pursuit of goals, Berkane’s Adil Tahif doubled the advantage with a clinical finish in the 30th minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, Zamalek refused to concede defeat easily, as Seifeddine Jaziri pulled one back for the visitors just moments into the second half.
This season’s competition marks the 21st edition of the prestigious tournament, with the return leg scheduled to take place at the Cairo International Stadium a week later, with Zamalek hosting on Sunday, May 19, at 5 p.m. GMT. Both RS Berkane and Zamalek have emerged as formidable contenders, maintaining unbeaten records until the final showdown.
While RS Berkane boasts a strong track record in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, with two victories and one loss in the final, Zamalek is equally determined to secure glory, aiming to replicate their 2019 success over their Moroccan counterparts and end a
