Matchday 5 of the CAF Champions League took centerstage over the weekend with Tanzania giants Simba dominating the headlines.
In a group A clash that took place in the Benjamin Mkapa national Stadium Simba SC thrashed DR Congo side AS Vita 4-1 to book the quarter final ticket. Wekundu wa Msimbazi now top the charts with 13 points ahead of Al Ahly who have 8 points.
In group B group leaders Mamelodi Sundowns failed to break the deadlock against Al Hilal earning a 0-0 draw in Sudan. CR Belouizdad edged out Tp Mazembe in a 2-0 victory which led CR Belouzidad to rise to second on the log, 2 points ahead of Al Hilal. Tp Mazembe remained bottom of the table.
South African giants side Kaizer Chiefs managed a 1 -0 victory against the group leaders Wydad AC to almost assure themselves of a quarter final berth.in another Group C match Horoya AC beat bottom side Petro de Luanda 1-0. Despite the loss Wydad AC still lead the table with 10 points while Horoya AC and Kaizer Chiefs trailing closely with 8 points as Petro de Luanda lock bottom place with 1 point.
The Group D of the competition comprised of mixed results as bottom table Teungueth FC thrashed ES Tunis 2-1.Egyptians Zamalek SC won 2-0 in the other match of Group D fixture against 2nd placed MC Alger.
The CAF champions league resumes Friday 9th April and Saturday 10th April.
CAF Champions League Fixtures.
Friday 9th April
TP Mazembe vs Al Hilal 16:00hrs
Mamelodi Sundowns vs CR Belouzidad 16:00hrs)
Al Ahly vs Simba SC 22:00hrs
AS Vita Club vs Al Merrikh 22:00hrs
Saturday 10th April
Zamalek vs Teungueth 16:00hrs
ES Tunis vs MC Alger 16:00hrs
Wydad AC vs Petro de Luanda 22:00hrs
Horoya vs Kaizer Chiefs 22:00hrs