Stellenbosch FC marked their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend following a morale deflating 3-0 loss against Otoho d’Oyo in Group C at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat on Sunday afternoon.
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Otoho started the game on the front foot as seen by attempts at goal from Japhet Mankou in the fourth and sixth minute, however, the Otoho attacker saw his shots missing the target.
In an answer to Otoho’s early attacks, Stellenbosch registered attempts on goal through Khomotjo Lekoloane and Ashley Cupido before the 10 minute mark but were unable to convert their opportunities.
The Congolese side continued to see more of the ball at the midway point of the first-half, while Stellenbosch battled to get into the game.
With Stellies under the cosh, Otoho took the lead through Pomi Nzaou in the 38th minute. After making their way through the Stellenbosch backline, Nzaou then managed to drive the ball home into the bottom left corner from close range.
Otoho doubled their advantage moments before the break as Klegnime Koné added his name to the scoresheet at a crucial time.
Assisted by Japhet Mankou, Kone found himself in the right position to cap home a left-footed shot from the middle of the box following a swift passing move into the opposition area.
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The home side commenced the restart just as they ended the first half and took the game to Stellies in their quest for a third goal.
Grâce Mavoungou and Gosim Elenga led the charge during the early stages of the second 45 while Stellenbosch sat deep in their half.
Stellenbosch increased their activity in possession after the hour-mark and created numerous goal scoring chances in the process.
Apart from Cupido, Henri Stanic made his presence felt inside the Otoho box with a header that was saved in the 66th minute.
Despite Stellenbosch’s pressure, it was Otoho who prevailed infront of goal yet again, with Kone adding a third in the 79th minute via a left-footed strike inside the 18-yard-area.
With Kone completing his brace, Stellenbosch had no answer to Otoho’s dominant display on home soil as the PSL outfit failed to make it out of the group stage of the tournament.
As it stands, Stellenbosch are rooted to the bottom in Group with four points after five matches played.
Gavin Hunt’s side are now five points from second-spot heading into their final encounter against Singida Black Stars next Sunday.
Otoho d’Oyo: (2) 3 (Nzaou 38’, Kone 43’, 79)
Stellenbosch FC: 0
OTOHO D’OYO: Doumbia, Obembi (Itoua 88’), Nzingoula, Atipo, Mouandza (Keita 86’), Traore, Elanga, Kone, Nzaou (Mavoungou 44’), Mankou (Diallo 67’), Dzaba (Camara 68’)
STELLENBOSCH FC: Masuluke, Mdaka, Stanic, Mcaba (Tiwani 73’), Godswill, Lekoloane (Butsaka 46’), Palace (Phili 46’), Jabaar, Jooste (Kodisang 46’), Khanyi (Mthiyane 46’), Cupido