Hunt suffers defeat in first home game

CR Belouizdad ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over a new-look Stellenbosch FC in the CAF Confederation Cup Group C match played at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon.

- ZAAHIER ADAMS

The victory saw the Algerian giants entrench their position at the top of the group standings after completing the double over Stellenbosch FC, who now drop into fourth position.

The tie was coach Gavin Hunt’ first home game in charge of the Maroons, and the veteran coach was keen to leave his imprint early on by fielding three debutants: Wonderboy Makhubu, Asekho Tiwani, and Mosa Lebusa, who all only joined the club this week.

However, it was the visitors who drew first blood after 19 minutes through striker Mohamed Ben Hamouda. A long ball was floated over the Stellenbosch defence, and at first glance, it appeared Hamouda controlled it with his arms before bringing it down to tap it past Sage Stephens.