Dynamos thump MC Alger at Rufaro

Dynamos thumped Mouloudia Club Alger of Algeria 4-1 at Rufaro Stadium in an African Champions League first round first leg tie. The match played in front of 35 000 fans saw the Harare giants put up a stunning display.

Guthrie Zhokinyi converted an early penalty, Patrick Mutuma struck in stoppage time and Denver Mukamba and Farai Vimisai also netted before Reda Babouche planted a late penalty in the net to offer his side a glimmer of hope.

While Dynamos have been a regular feature in the Champions League, MC Alger are only making their return to Africa’s biggest club knockout competition after an 11-year absence.

The Algerians won the tournament in 1976 when it was still known as the African Cup of Club champions, but later failed to build on their success as they have made limited appearances in the competition.