CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United Defeats RS Berkane

Kwara United Football Club on Sunday defeated RS Berkane 3:1 at the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup.

Kwara United defeated RS Berkane during the match at Mobolaji Anthony Stadium in Lagos.

The Harmony boys stage a come back after the visiting scored in the first half.

Cheick Ouattara scored their first and only goal for the Morocco club in the match as early as 7th minutes.

Taofeek Ahmed levelled up for the Harmony Boys in the 72nd minutes, after buldozzing his way into the defence, after connecting a pass from Adeshina Gata, to splash home at close range.

Wasiu Jimoh increased the tally for Kwara United in the 80th, as he curled in from outside the box. Bernabas Daniel made it three for the Harmony in 88th minute, to the surprise of fans at the stadium.

Speaking after the match, Coach Mohammed Azeez of Kwara United commended his boys for rising up to the challenge, despite the early scare.

He praised them for their determination to emerge victorious against the stubborn RS Berkane, noting that they will consolidate on the feat in the return leg next week.

He however, expressed confidence that his team will make it to the Group stage. The return leg holds in Berkane, Morocco on Saturday October 14th, 2022.

FactualTimes reports that Kwara State Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi and some top government officials watched the match live at the stadium.