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Stellenbosch Edges Zamalek in Tight CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Stellenbosch FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals, played at the Cairo International Stadium on April 9th, 2025. Despite Zamalek dominating possession (63%), Stellenbosch proved more clinical in front of goal. While Zamalek managed 9 shots, only 2 were on target, compared to Stellenbosch’s 3 on target from 7 attempts.
The game’s only goal arrived in the 79th minute, courtesy of S. Nduli, assisted by L. Nku. The match was a fiercely contested affair, with Stellenbosch committing 19 fouls to Zamalek’s 5. Stellenbosch finished the game with two yellow cards, while Zamalek remained unbooked. Despite the loss, Zamalek controlled possession and created chances, but a lack of precision and Stellenbosch’s effectiveness in key moments proved decisive. Referee B. Tessema officiated the match in the electric atmosphere of the Cairo International Stadium.
Substitutions stellenbosch: at minute 46 C. Butsaka came in and G. Palace went out., at minute 46 L. Nku came in and D. Titus went out., at minute 68 K. Lekoloane came in and A. De Jong went out., at minute 68 S. Barns came in and A. Cupido went out.
Substitutions zamalek sc: at minute 60 M. Gehad came in and O. Gaber went out., at minute 66 N. Mansy came in and S. Jaziri went out., at minute 67 M. Bentayg came in and N. Maher went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Zamalek SC
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Stellenbosch
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