Mozambique/Egypt: Ben Youssef Hat-Trick Powers Al-Masry to Quarter-Finals

A masterclass performance from Fakhreddine Ben Youssef secured Egyptian side Al-Masry’s place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Black Bulls of Maputo on Sunday.

The striker’s clinical hat-trick proved decisive as Al-Masry finished second in Group D with nine points, leaving their Mozambican opponents rooted to the bottom of the standings.

Ben Youssef opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before doubling his tally just before half-time,…