CAF Confederations Cup: Tanzania's Simba hammered in Egypt

Simba SC, the remaining East African club in the CAF Confederations Cup, suffered a 2-0 loss to Egypt's Al Masry, leaving them with a tough task to make it to the semis.

At the Suez Stadium, Simba were downed courtesy of an early goal from Abderrahim Deghmoum, as well as a late strike from John Ebuka.

In Cape Town, Stellenbosch FC held 13-time African winners Zamalek to a barren draw in Cape Town.

In Algeria, the derby between local sides CS Constantine and USM Alger ended in a 1-1 draw.

Mounder Temine scored for CS Constantine with Kevin Mondeko Zatu equalising for the visitors.

Morocco’s Berkane, who are two-time champions of the Confederations Cup, defeated Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas 1-0 away at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, courtesy of a strike from Imad Rihai.

Second legs will be played next week on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

Midweek Results Quarterfinal, first-leg matches

Stellenbosch FC 0-0 Zamalek

CS Constantine 1-1 USM Alger

ASEC Mimosas 0-1 RS Berkane

Al Masry 2-0 Simba SC