Nduli Fires Stellenbosch To Shock Victory Over Zamalek In Confederation Cup

Sihle Nduli scored a dramatic late winner to hand South African side Stellenbosch a remarkable 1-0 triumph over Egyptian giants Zamalek on Wednesday, booking their place in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals.

The 29-year-old midfielder netted in the 79th minute in Cairo, latching onto a cutback to blast a close-range effort past goalkeeper Mohamed Awad. It was Nduli's first goal in the competition and the decisive moment in the tie, after the first leg had ended goalless in Cape Town.

With the narrow 1-0 aggregate victory, Stellenbosch-competing in continental football for the first time-now prepare to face Tanzania's Simba SC in the semi-finals later this month.

Elsewhere, Moroccan outfit Renaissance Berkane secured a 2-0 aggregate win over ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast, with Oussama Lamlioui finishing smartly from a Paul Bassene back-heel in their 1-0 second-leg victory.

In an all-Algerian affair, CS Constantine caused a major upset by knocking out reigning champions USM Alger. After another 1-1 draw in the second leg left the tie at 2-2 on aggregate, Constantine held their nerve to win 4-3 on penalties and advance to face Berkane in the last four.