Matchday 2 of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage delivered late drama, resilient defensive displays and significant early shifts across all four groups as clubs continued their push for continental momentum.
Wydad and Maniema stayed perfect in Group B, Otoho issued the loudest statement of the round with a four-goal show in Group C, while USM Alger maintained their flawless start in Group A.
In Group D, Kaizer Chiefs rescued a last-gasp point to keep the section wide open behind early leaders Al Masry.
Below is the full group-by-group breakdown of all the action.
Group A – USM Alger strengthen grip as San Pedro rise
USM Alger tightened their hold on Group A with a disciplined 1–0 away victory over Olympique de Safi, sealed by Zakaria Draoui’s clinical 84th-minute finish after sustained second-half pressure.
The result sends the Algerians to six points from two matches and marks their second straight clean sheet.
Earlier in the weekend, San Pedro revived their campaign with a confident 2–0 home win over Djoliba.
Two first-half goals ensured the Ivorians bounced back strongly from their opening-day defeat and moved level with Safi on three points.
Djoliba, beaten in both outings, remain bottom without a point or a goal scored.
Matchday 2 Results – Group A
• San Pedro 2–0 Djoliba
• Olympique de Safi 0–1 USM Alger
Standings – Group A
- USM Alger – 6 pts
- San Pedro – 3 pts
- Olympique de Safi – 3 pts
- Djoliba – 0 pts
Next Fixtures – Group A
• USM Alger vs Djoliba
• San Pedro vs Olympique de Safi
Group B – Wydad and Maniema stay perfect as Nairobi slip again
Wydad AC continued their strong start with a hard-earned 1–0 win away to Azam, secured through Nordin Amrabat’s composed second-half strike. The Moroccans remain top of the group with six points and have yet to concede.
Maniema Union kept pace with Wydad thanks to a cagey but crucial 1–0 win over Nairobi United in Kasarani.
Jaency Mboma Kinda’s 67th-minute near-post finish settled a tight contest, leaving the Congolese side level with the Moroccan giants on six points.
Nairobi United remain bottom with zero goals scored, and Azam are third with no points.
Matchday 2 Results – Group B
• Azam 0–1 Wydad
• Nairobi United 0–1 Maniema
Standings – Group B
- Wydad – 6 pts
- Maniema – 6 pts
- Azam – 0 pts
- Nairobi United – 0 pts
Next Fixtures – Group B
• Wydad vs Maniema
• Nairobi United vs Azam
(Note: CAF will confirm final kick-off times.)
Group C – Otoho’s four-goal show stuns Belouizdad as Stellenbosch keep momentum
AS Otoho d’Oyo produced one of the performances of the campaign so far, dismantling CR Belouizdad 4–1 in Brazzaville. A blistering first-half display saw Jacques Bowamba, Bandiougou Diallo and Gosim Duvan put the Congolese side firmly in control before Dion Ravelli added a fourth after the interval. Belouizdad reduced the deficit through an 81st-minute penalty, but the damage had long been done.
Stellenbosch secured an important point in Tanzania, drawing 1–1 with Singida Black Stars after both sides traded first-half goals. The South Africans remain unbeaten and stay firmly in the qualification race.
Otoho move top of the group on goal difference, while Belouizdad sit bottom with mounting pressure ahead of a difficult run of fixtures.
Matchday 2 Results – Group C
• Otoho d’Oyo 4–1 CR Belouizdad
• Singida Black Stars 1–1 Stellenbosch
Standings – Group C
- Stellenbosch – 4 pts
- Otoho d’Oyo – 3 pts
- CR Belouizdad – 3 pts
- Singida Black Stars – 1 pt
Next Fixtures – Group C
• CR Belouizdad vs Stellenbosch
• Singida Black Stars vs Otoho d’Oyo
Group D – Chiefs rescue late point as Al Masry stay perfect
Al Masry remained in command of Group D after a thrilling 3–2 away victory over ZESCO United. The Egyptians twice led and were forced to withstand heavy pressure late on, but held firm to move to six points from two matches.
Zamalek were seconds away from joining them at the summit before Kaizer Chiefs snatched a dramatic 1–1 draw at FNB Stadium. Seifeddine Jaziri’s early opener looked to be enough for the visitors, who managed the game expertly for long spells. But Chiefs’ persistence paid off deep into stoppage time when Silva struck in the 90+6 minute to secure a valuable point.
Al Masry lead the section, followed by Zamalek, while Chiefs collect their first point and ZESCO remain bottom.
Matchday 2 Results – Group D
• ZESCO 2–3 Al Masry
• Kaizer Chiefs 1–1 Zamalek
Standings – Group D
- Al Masry – 6 pts
- Zamalek – 4 pts
- Kaizer Chiefs – 1 pt
- ZESCO – 0 pts
Next Fixtures – Group D
• ZESCO vs Kaizer Chiefs
• Zamalek vs Al Masry
Source: CAF
