CAF Cup: RS Berkane edges ASEC Mimosas in a hard-fought battle

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) secured a precious victory against ASEC Mimosas during the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

From the kickoff, both teams displayed palpable determination. ASEC Mimosas, backed by their home crowd, applied high pressure against the undefeated RS Berkane since the start of the tournament. With 55% ball possession, the Moroccan club tried relentlessly to unsettle the Ivorian defense. Despite several chances on both sides, the defenses held firm, sending the teams to the locker rooms with a goalless draw.

Upon returning from the break, RS Berkane intensified their attacks. In the 75th minute, Moroccan forward Imad Riahi navigated through the Ivorian defense and scored the only goal of the match with a precise strike. ASEC Mimosas attempted to recover but were weakened by the expulsion of Kouadio Brou David Koffi for accumulating yellow cards.

The clash concluded with a final score of 1-0 in favor of the Moroccan side. With this away victory, RS Berkane takes a significant step towards qualifying for the semi-finals.

Lydiane N'Po |

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