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Players Abroad of Monday, 9 April 2007

Source: maroc-football.com

Nafiu Iddrisu helps Asec beat Wydad

Ghana's Abdul Nafiu Iddrisu scored both goals as Asec of Ivory Coast beat Morocco's Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in the Champions League on Sunday.

Iddrisu, the Olympic international, opened the scoring in 27th minute of the third round, first leg tie in Abidjan.

The talented midfielder sealed the win at the death after smashing home a free kick.

Asec, gallant semi-finals losers to eventual champions Ahly of Egypt last year, entered the first leg of the final round qualifier under fire from coach Patrick Liewig.

The Frenchman, who watched from a stand at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium due to a four-match Caf ban, slammed the poor finishing and teamwork of Asec in recent matches.

DR Congo side TP Mazembe beat FAR Rabat of Morocco 1-0 in another tie of the third round.

The home side won the match thanks to a second half penalty converted by midfielder Alain Kaluyituka Tioko.

Mazembe were forced to play their home tie in the capital because of the ban imposed last year by Caf on their home ground in Lubumbashi.