JOHANNESBURG: A howler from USM Alger goalkeeper Mohamed Zemmamouche allowed Zamalek of Egypt to grab a 1-1 draw on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in a CAF Champions League clash. Algerians USM were heading for a shock Group B win at the 90,000-seat Borg El Arab Stadium near Alexandria after taking a 30th-minute lead through Farouk Chafai. Salvaging a draw kept Zamalek top of the table with five points, USM and Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya have four and CAPS United of Zimbabwe three. Zanaco have seven points, record eight-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt four, Wydad Casablanca of Morocco three and Coton none. Ahly host 2016 semifinalists Wydad late on Sunday in Alexandria needing a victory to regain first place on goal difference.

Source: Manila Times June 04, 2017 11:03 UTC