30 January 2011
There have been some big scorelines in the preliminary round, first legs, of the African Champions League played so far this weekend.
Raja Casablanca humiliated Tourbillon of Chad 10-1 in their encounter in Casablanca after leading 6-0 at halftime.
Striker Hassan Tair netted a hat-trick for the three-time champions, while there were further goals from midfielder Abdessamad Ouhaki, Ismail Benlamaalem, Bouchaib El Moubarki, Mouhssine Metouali, Hicham Aboucherouane, Lacince Kone and Hassan Souari.
Egyptian giants Zamalek completed a 4-0 away rout of Ulinzi from Kenya to all-but seal their place in the first round proper.
After a goalless first half, Mahmoud Fathalla scored a penalty for the visitors just past the hour-mark, after which Mohammed Razak, Mohammed Amine and Ibrahim Salah scored for the White Knights.
Tunisian side Club Africain were held to a 2-2 draw by APR in Rwanda, though the north Africans might consider that a good result ahead of the reverse fixture in a fortnight’s time.
Zambia’s Zesco United put one foot in the next round as they completed a 3-0 home success over Desportiva Muculmana of Mozambique.
