CAF Confederation Cup Roundup: Nigeria’s Abia Warriors Fall to Djoliba as ZESCO Hit Five

The CAF Confederation Cup served up a mix of tight battles and emphatic wins across the continent.

ZESCO United produced the standout performance of the day, thrashing FC Libreville 5-0 to underline their credentials. Simba SC and Azam FC also made strong starts, both securing comfortable home victories.

Elsewhere, Asante Kotoko edged past Kwara United in a key West African clash, while Djoliba AC held firm to defeat Nigeria’s Abia Warriors 1-0.

There was late drama in Libya as Al Akhdar and Flambeau du Centre shared a 2-2 draw, while USFA claimed an important away win over Gbohloe-Su. In Congo, Otoho d’Oyo and Primeiro de Agosto cancelled each other out in a goalless stalemate.

The early results highlight the competitiveness of this year’s tournament, with teams already setting the tone for what promises to be a fierce campaign.

Full Results

• Simba (DRC) 1–0 Djabal (Com)

• ZESCO (Zam) 5–0 FC Libreville (Gab)

• Azam (Tan) 2–0 El Merriekh Bentiu (Ssu)

• Otoho d’Oyo (Con) 0–0 Primeiro de Agosto (Ang)

• Gbohloe-Su (Tog) 0–2 USFA (Bfa)

• Kwara Utd (Nga) 0–1 Asante Kotoko (Gha)

• Al Akhdar (Lby) 2–2 Flambeau du Centre (Bur)

• Djoliba (Mli) 1–0 Abia Warriors (Nga)