JS Saoura and Club Africain secure narrow wins in CAF Champions League

In the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds, JS Saoura secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Horoya AC at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran. The decisive goal was scored by Oussama Ben Taleb in the 43rd minute. Horoya AC, the Guinean champions, must now aim for a significant comeback in the second leg scheduled for September 13 in Conakry.

In another fixture, Club Africain earned a 1-0 win over Djoliba AC at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès. Sadok Kadida scored the winning goal in the 71st minute. Club Africain holds a slim advantage heading into the return leg in Mali, following a performance highlighted by strong saves from goalkeeper Mouhib Chamekh.