Saturday, Apr 10, 2021 09:29 AM Algerians Belouizdad reach last-eight 51 years after first attempt
Amir Sayoud scored as Algerian outfit Chabab Belouizdad secured a first Total CAF Champions League quarter-finals appearance Friday 51 years after debuting in the marquee African club competition.
The Algiers side upset Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in Pretoria through first-half goals from Sayoud and Ahmed Gasmi to finish runners-up behind the South African team in Group B.
Already-qualified Sundowns rested many regulars and the gamble backfired as they suffered a first loss in the competition this season after six victories and a draw.
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Algerians Belouizdad reach last-eight 51 years after first attempt
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Defenders
Shomari Kapombe, Joash Onyango, Pascal Wawa, Ibrahim Ame, Erasto Nyoni, Peter Muduhwa, Kennedy Juma, Gadiel Michael, Mohamed Hussein.
Midfielders
Tadeo Lwanga, Jonas Mkude, Larry Bwalya, Said Ndemla, Mzamiru Yassin, Luis Miquissone, Hassan Dilunga, Francis Kahata, Ibrahim Ajibu, Clatous Chama, Bernard Morrison.
Forwards
As confirmed by assistant coach Selemani Matola,
Wekundu wa Msimbazi have every player fit and available for selection.
Ivorian defender Pascal Wawa is also available for selection after missing the 3-0 win over Al Merrikh owing to suspension while striker John Bocco has also recovered from injury and could play a part.
Matola insists it will be a tough match but he is optimistic the group leaders will get a positive outcome.