File Photo: Dario Cvitanich (L) of Mexico's Pachuca is challenged by Kazembe Mihayo of DR Congo's TP Mazembe during their Club World Cup soccer match at Mohammed bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi, December 10, 2010 (Rueters)
CAF Champions League holders Wydad Casablanca qualified for the competition's group stage with a 7-4 aggregate win over Williamsville Athletic Club, with Congolese giants TP Mazembe also marching through.
Despite losing 2-0 in Abidjan in the return leg, a 7-2 home victory from the first leg meant the Moroccans have almost secured qualification for the group stage.
A brace from team captain Diallo Kouassi in the 38th and 82nd minutes narrowed the deficit for the Ivorian side, who needed to annul a five-goal trailing to march through.
TP Mazembe, on the other side, progressed following a 4-3 aggregate win over Mozambique's União Desportiva do Songo.
Despite losing 3-0 away from home on Saturday, Mazembe's 4-0 first-leg lead meant they hold a big advantage ahead of the return leg.
Helder Pelembe gave the Mozambique side a first-minute lead before Jose Dinis Sair scored three minutes after the break, as the former netted again 15 minutes from time.
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