Rabat – RS Berkane have been crowned CAF Confederation Cup champions for the third time after a 1-1 draw away to Simba SC sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory in Sunday’s final in Zanzibar.
The Moroccan side had taken a strong advantage into the second leg following a 2-0 win in the first leg at home, and managed the return fixture effectively to secure their third continental title, adding to their triumphs in 2020 and 2022.
Simba strike early but Berkane hold firm
Simba gave themselves hope with an early goal from Joshua Mutale in the 17th minute, but the Tanzanian side’s momentum was checked after defender Yusuf Kagoma was sent off five minutes into the second half.
RS Berkane pushed forward with greater urgency following the red card, dominating possession but struggling to break down Simba’s compact defense.
Simba briefly thought they had reignited the contest when Steven Mukwala found the net in the 73rd minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Continental consistency
The title marks RS Berkane’s third CAF Confederation Cup win in five years, cementing their reputation as one of the most consistent clubs on the continent in recent seasons.
