Moroccan Renaissance Berkane Wins African Confederation Cup for Second Time in History

The Moroccan team Renaissance Berkane has won the African Confederation Cup in football after defeating their South African rival Orlando Pirates in the final on Friday through penalty kicks, with a score of 5-4. The match ended in a goalless draw after regular time, leading both teams to play extra time. The Moroccan team opened the scoring in the seventh minute of the first extra half through their star player Youssef El Fahli with a penalty kick, and the South African team equalized three minutes before the end of the second extra half through Tembinkosi Lorch. The teams went to a penalty shootout where Renaissance Berkane emerged victorious with a score of 5-4. This marks the second time Renaissance Berkane has lifted the Confederation Cup, with their first victory in 2020 when they defeated Egyptian team Pyramids 1-0 in the final.