RS Berkane are expected to pocket a considerable sum of money after clinching their third CAF Confederation Cup title with a 3–1 aggregate victory over Tanzania’s Simba SC.
A 1–1 draw in Sunday’s second leg in Zanzibar was enough for Berkane to secure the crown, having already built a two-goal advantage in the first leg.
According to CAF, Berkane will receive $2 million in prize money. Simba, who opened the scoring through Joshua Mutale, will earn $1 million as runners-up.
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CAF pays tribute to Berkane
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) praised Berkane’s growing reputation on the continent following the victory.
“Five finals in six years. Three titles – 2020, 2022, and 2025,” CAF said in a statement. “RS Berkane are firmly establishing themselves in the African football landscape.”
The club has already secured the Moroccan Botola Pro league title this season and could complete a quadruple if they win the Cup of the Throne and the African Super Cup.
Simba’s early goal not enough
Simba made a bright start in front of a home crowd in Zanzibar, taking the lead after 17 minutes. However, their momentum was disrupted early in the second half when Yusuf Kagoma was sent off following a second yellow card.
Berkane continued to sit deep and hit Simba on the counter-attack. Simba’s Steven Mukwala managed to put the ball in the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Super Cup awaits
The victory confirms Berkane as one of Africa’s most consistent clubs in recent years, with three Confederation Cup titles in five seasons and five final appearances since 2019.
They will now prepare for the CAF Super Cup, where they will face the winner of the CAF Champions League final between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns, who drew 1–1 in the first leg.
