2025 CAF Confederation Cup: Aigle Begins On Sour Note

Aigle Royal de la Menoua's campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup started on a sour note as they suffered a 0-1 home defeat to FC San Pedro of Côte d'Ivoire. The match, held at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on Friday, September 19, 2025, was the first leg of the first preliminary round. The Cameroonian representatives, playing in front of a thin crowd, began the match with little promise and were quickly outmaneuvered by a more cohesive and match-ready San Pedro. Having already played about four league games, the Ivorian team appeared sharper and more tactically aware, dominating possession and suffocating Aigle Royal's midfield.

San Pedro's pressure paid off in the 55th minute when Abi Kassi Theodore capitalized on a defensive lapse to open the scoring. The goal was deserved, reflecting the visitors' overall control of the game. Aigle Royal’s defense offered little resistance to the well-organized Ivorian attack. Aigle Royal de la Menoua was fortunate to not face a heavier defeat. In the 85th minute, San Pedro was awarded a penalty, but Abi Kassi missed the spot kick, sending his shot wide of the target. «We knew it was going to be difficul...