Coton Sport became the first team to qualify for the semis after a hard fought 2-1 win over ASEC Mimosas on Saturday in Garoua.
The Cameroonian champions, unbeaten at this stage moved to 10 points, five points more than second-place AC Leopards, and will certainly finish in the top two of Group A irrespective of the outcome of their remaining two games.
Semi-finalists in last year’s Orange CAF Champions League, Coton Sport are looking forward to go farthest this time after several unsuccessful attempts at laying their hands on any of the continental club championships.
Boosted by the return of goalkeeper Loic Fedjou and right-back Cedric Djeugoue, after the Indomitable Lions’ abortive campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the hosts scored twice within a spate of two minutes.
Stephane Kingue broke the deadlock on four minutes before veteran Niger-import Daouda Kamilou increased the tally two minutes later to set the tone for victory.
ASEC, without a win at this stage reduced the tally on 27 minutes through Foba Stevens Koffi with a superb shot that beat Fedjou.
The remainder of the encounter was balanced but both sides failed to hit the back of the net.
Congolese side, AC Leopards will host AS Real of Mali in the other Group A match on Sunday, 27 July 2014 in Dolisie.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) News
Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate