It was a sad end of the road for Zamalek as they find themselves out of contention for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals  after suffering a bitter defeat to CR Belouizdad.

Zamalek, who have been struggling to find their form throughout the tournament, remain at the bottom of Group D with just four points. The group leaders, Tunisia’s Esperance, have secured ten points, followed by CR Belouizdad with nine points. With just one match remaining, Zamalek has no chance of qualifying for the next round.

CR Belouizdad’s Zakaria Draoui and Leonel Wamba found the back of the net in the 75th and 79th minutes, respectively, securing a spot for their team in the quarterfinals of the continental competition.

Zamalek, who have been struggling to find their form throughout the tournament, remain at the bottom of Group D with just four points. The group leaders, Tunisia’s Esperance, have secured ten points, followed by CR Belouizdad with nine points. With just one match remaining, Zamalek has no chance of qualifying for the next round.

Despite the team’s desperate need for a win, Zamalek failed to create enough scoring opportunities throughout the game. Striker Seifeddine Jaziri came close in the 35th minute, robbing the ball from two defenders and going clear on target, only to be denied by the keeper.

However, it was the hosts who proved to be more clinical, as Draoui struck a brilliant shot from inside the area, followed by Wamba meeting a free kick at the far post to secure the victory in just four minutes.

Zamalek will now turn their attention to domestic competitions, hoping to finish the season on a high note after their disappointing CAF Champions League campaign.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com