CAF Confederation Cup: Maniema Union thrash Kabuscorp and qualify for the final phase

25.10.26 FT CAF Confederation Cup

Maniema Union

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Kabuscorp Palanca

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Maniema Union secured their qualification for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Unionistes thrashed Kabuscorp SC 4-1 on Sunday at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. They confirmed the same scoreline recorded in the first leg in Angola for an 8-2 aggregate victory.

Pitroipa and Kané lead the Unionistes

Maniema Union took control of the match from the outset. Clément Pitroipa opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The Burkina Faso international got the match underway for the Kindu club. Prince Soussou Ilendo doubled the lead in the 37th minute. Souleymane Kané, the Unionistes' other Burkinabe player, added the third goal in the 51st minute.

Kabuscorp collapse late in the match

Kabuscorp SC pulled a goal back in the meantime. The Angolans could not withstand the pressure from the home side. Andy Junior Magagula sealed the victory in the 90th minute. He scored the fourth Congolese goal and completed the celebrations at the Stade des Martyrs. Maniema Union controlled the two-legged tie and produced an impressive attacking display.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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