Star Moroccan striker Oussama Lamlioui equalised as Renaissance Berkane drew 1-1 away to ASC Kara of Togo on Sunday in their CAF Champions League debut. Berkane have been consistently outstanding in the second-tier CAF Confederation Cup, reaching five finals from 2019 and winning a record-equalling three. That achievement earned them a ticket to the premier African club competition and, despite their inexperience in the Champions League, they are already rated among the title favourites. But Lamlioui, a key figure when Morocco won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) a record third time in Nairobi last month, struck on 77 minutes to restore parity. Pirates sink LioliMorocco are among 12 countries who, based on rankings, are permitted two Champions League entrants and FAR Rabat built a 2-0 lead over Real Banjul of Gambia.