Sfaxien triumph gives Tunisia CAF double

Sfaxien triumph gives Tunisia CAF double

TUNIS – Tunisia completed a Confederation of African Football club double when CS Sfaxien lifted the Confederation Cup this weekend.

Sfaxien defeated Al-Merreikh of Sudan 1-0 in the second leg of the final thanks to an 86th-minute goal from defender Amir Messaoud off a free kick in the Mediterranean town of Sfax. Traditional poor travellers Merreikh did well to contain the Tunisians until four minutes from full-time after entering the return match with virtually no hope, having lost the first leg 4-2 in Omdurman three weeks ago.SupersoccerTraditional poor travellers Merreikh did well to contain the Tunisians until four minutes from full-time after entering the return match with virtually no hope, having lost the first leg 4-2 in Omdurman three weeks ago.Supersoccer

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