Hope St has started its African campaign in the group stage of the African Champions League in the most beautiful way by spilling the Malian team of Djoliba AC at the Hammadi Agrebi stadium on the 4-0 score on behalf of the 1st day. A 1st day that saw the main favorites win from the start.
In group A, TP Mazembe and MC Alger neutralized while Al Hilal Omdurman went to beat Young Africans in Tanzania.
In group B, the Moroccan derby returned to the Far de Rabat who went to beat Raja Casablanca at his home while Mamelodi Sundowns was satisfied with a draw against AS Maniema.
In group C Al Ahly and Orlando Pirates, both winners, have announced the color and are already displayed as a favorite.
Finally, in group D, Esperance has gripped, yesterday Djoliba AC on the 4-0 score while Pyramids FC has outlined the Angolan of Sagrada Esperança with an overwhelming victory of 5-1.
1st day results
Group A
TP Mazembe (DRC)-MC Alger (Alg) 0-0
Young Africans (Tanz)-Al Hilal Omdurman (Sou) 0-2
Group B
Mamelodi Sundowns (AFS)-AS Maniema (DRC) 0-0
Raja Casablanca (Mar)-As Far Rabat (Mar) 0-2
Group C
Al Ahly (Egy)-Abidjan stadium (CI) 4-2
CR Belouizdad (Alg)-Orlando Pirates (AFS) 1-2
Group D
Pyramids (Egy)-Sagrada Esperança (Ang) 5-1
Hope St-Djoliba AC (Mal) 4-0