Gallants Defeat Algerian Giants to Reclaim Top Spot in CAF Confederation Cup

On Saturday, Marumo Gallants moved to the top of Group A in the CAF Confederation Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algerian giants USM Alger.

The match was held at the Dobsonville Stadium and saw Gallants make only one change to the side that drew with TS Galaxy in the league, as they were boosted by the return of defender Olivier Toure.

Lesiba Nku gave the hosts the lead within seven minutes with a strike in the box, and Gallants looked to double their lead in the second half.

They eventually did so through Letsie Koapeng in the last 15 minutes, with a close-range shot from a rebound after the Algerian goalkeeper had denied Mphambaniso and Chivaviro in quick succession.

Gallants sat deep in the dying minutes but nearly conceded in the last minute, as Arubi made a crucial save to deny Abderraouf Othmani on a volley in the box.

The South African outfit pulled two points clear of second-placed Alger at the top of Group A.

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