TP Mazembe secured a crucial 2-0 away win over Monomotapa of Zimbabwe in Group B of the Champions League.
The DR Congo side quickly served notice of their intent with captain Dioko Kaluyituka forcing the goalkeeper into two fine saves in the opening five minutes in Harare on Saturday.
But he was not to be denied in the 10th minute when he fired from the edge of the box to put Mazembe in the lead.
They wrapped up the win late in injury time when playmaker Mbutu Mabi struck.
The victory keeps Mazembe at the top of the group with nine points after four matches.
Meanwhile, Nigeria's Heartland kept alive their hopes of reaching the semi final after holding Etoile du Sahel to a 0-0 draw in Tunisia on Saturday.
The home side had numerous scoring chances but they were unable to convert them.
The Nigerian defence needed to be resolute late in the second half to keep Etoile at bay.
This means Heartland are second on the table with seven points while Etoile stay third on four points.
Monomotapa are bottom of the group with three points with two matches to go in the group.
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