Morocco’s RS Berkane Edge ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in CAF Cup Quarter-Final First Leg

Published: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – 18:57 | Author: with MAP

Moroccan Club Takes Crucial Away Win in Ivorian Capital

Morocco’s Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) secured a vital 1-0 away victory against ASEC Mimosas in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash. The match, played at Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, saw the Moroccan side take a significant step toward the semi-finals.

Late Substitute Seals Victory

Substitute Imad Riahi proved the hero for RS Berkane, scoring the decisive goal just six minutes after entering the pitch in the 75th minute. The breakthrough came in challenging conditions, with players battling intense heat throughout the tightly contested encounter.

Despite facing late pressure from the Ivorian hosts and enduring seven minutes of stoppage time, RS Berkane’s defense stood firm to preserve their slender advantage heading into next week’s return leg.

Tournament Pedigree on Display

As the only remaining Moroccan club in the competition, RS Berkane entered the knockout stages as group winners with an impressive 16 points from six matches. In contrast, their opponents ASEC Mimosas only secured qualification on the final matchday.

The club, led by Tunisian coach Mouine Chaabani, boasts an impressive record in the tournament, having lifted the CAF Cup in both 2020 and 2022 while finishing as runners-up in 2019 and 2024.

Second Leg Preview

The decisive return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at Berkane Municipal Stadium (8 p.m. local time). RS Berkane will advance to the semi-finals with either a win or draw, where they would face the winner of the all-Algerian tie between CS Constantine and USM Alger.

Keywords: CAF Confederation Cup, RS Berkane, ASEC Mimosas, Moroccan football, African club competitions

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