SC Zamalek moved closer to the Caf Champions League knockouts with a 2-0 victory over Zambia’s ZESCO United on Friday.
Achraf Bencharki was the star of the show, opening the scoring with his 10th goal for the Egyptian giants as he headed home in the fourth minute after a delightful cross from the vibrant Mohamed Ounajem.
The visitors held their own for large stages of the contest, but as they pushed forward for a winner late on, Zamalek broke, with Bencharki again proving decisive.
He was picked out by substitute Mostafa Fathi and his fine crossfield ball was met by the advancing Mostafa Mohamed, who finished from close-range in the 89th minute to finally take the contest beyond the Zambians.