Africa’s Domestic League weekend action review
· Mamelodi Sundowns wrap up title race with games to spare
· Yanga stretch lead at the top in Tanzania
· Al Ahly continues title defense as they crush EL Gouna FC
The race towards finishing top of the table and securing a place at CAF Inter-Club competitions continues across Africa, with teams fast approaching the finish line, while others gradually collect points for what is expected to be a photo-finish in most championships.
CAFOnline takes a look at some of the action from this past weekend.
Algeria
CR Belouizdad suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to USM Khenchela on Saturday as their quest to finish second suffered a blow.
The result sees CS Constantine, who have a game in hand in a better position to finish second behind MC Alger who are well on course to clinching the title.
Both MC Alger and CS Constantine were not in action this past weekend.
Meanwhile, an appetising fixture is on the cards on Monday, 06 May as USM Alger takes on JS Kabyile at 20h00 local time.
Egypt
The busy schedule for the reigning African champions, Al Ahly sees them seven games behind schedule but still very much in contention to defend their Egyptian Premier League title.
The reigning champions played their 13th match on Saturday which they comfortably won 3-0 at home when hosting El Gouna FC. Their bitter rivals Zamalek suffered a 1-0 defeat to Smouha SC on Sunday in a result that put a slight dent in their title ambitions.
Pyramids FC, who were not in action this past weekend still top the table followed by Al Masry SC in second and ZED FC in third position.
Nigeria
There was no league action in Nigeria this past weekend, however the title race remains wide open as the league is set to continue in the coming days.
Enugu Rangers currently sit top of the table with 57 points with Enyimba hot on their heels with 55, while Remo Stars are looking at causing an upset as they hover in third position with 53 points.
South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up their title defence campaign in style with 5-1 victory over rivals, Kaizer Chiefs earlier in the week.
The commanding victory saw Masandawana comfortably secure a place at next year’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and wrap up the title chase with an impressive six games to spare.
Meanwhile the race for second place remains exciting with second placed Stellenbosch FC aiming to retain their spot ahead of third placed Orlando Pirates who will meet the league champions in a cup final after both sides secured their respective places in the final this past weekend.
Tanzania
Young Africans’ quest to a third successive league title is well on course after the defending champions pulled off yet another important away win on Sunday.
A 1-0 win over relegation threatened Mashujaa saw Yanga extend stretch their lead at the top to 11 points ahead of second placed Azam FC who last played in 21 April in a 1-0 victory over Ihefu FC.
Former champions, Simba SC continue to fight their way to the top, as they emerged 2-0 victors at home when playing host to relegation threatened Mtibwa Sugar on Friday, 03 May.