A brace from Rainford Kalaba inspired TP Mazembe to a 4-1 (5-2 on aggregate) win over MO Béjaïa in the second-leg of the 2016 Caf Confederations Cup final at the Stade TP Mazembe on Sunday afternoon.
The Democratic Republic of Congo giants claimed their first Caf Confederations Cup crown, adding to the five CAF Champions League titles in their trophy cabinet.
Following a 1-1 stalemate in Blida a week ago, Mazembe were always going to be favourites to do the job in Lubumbashi and the Ravens didn’t disappoint as they achieved more success in continental club football.
Mazembe scored as early as the seventh minute with Merveille Bope latching onto a free-kick at the back post Kalaba’s thunderous on 43 minutes made it two as completed his brace in the 62nd minute resulting in his eighth goal of the tournament.
MO Bejaia finally had something to cheer as Sofiane Khadir pulled a goal back in the 75th minute but the joy was short lived as Jonathan Bolingi restored parity two minutes later to secure their first title following their defeat in the 2013 showpiece to CS Sfaxien.
Mazembe will as a result face Caf Champions League holders Mamelodi Sundowns in the Caf Super Cup next year.
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