CAPS United midfielder Moses Muchenje was pleased by their victory over Algerian giants USM Alger in the CAF Champions League.

The Green Machine refused to be weighed down by the underdog tag to beat the 2015 Champions League finalists 2-1 courtesy of a double from impressive midfielder Ronald Chitiyo at the National Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

The win put Makepekepe back in the picture after they had lost their opening match 2-0 to group leaders Zamalek in Egypt two weeks ago.

The Green Machine have now powered their way back into second position on the four-team log standings, thanks to a better head-to-head record against the Algerians who are also on three points.  

Pacesetters Zamalek were not able to extend their lead at the top after they were involved in a goalless draw against Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli in the other group match.

The five-time African champions now have four points in the bag while CAPS United are second with three. USM Alger also have three points courtesy of their 3-0 win over Ahli Tripoli in their opening match.

Makepekepe, who were the unseeded team in the group, will host the Libyans at the National Sports Stadium next Friday afternoon and will again be hoping to maximise on home advantage.

They will then travel to North Africa for the return fixture against the Libyans in Tunisia during the midweek of June 20-21. Ahli play their home matches in Tunisia because of the security concerns in Libya.

CAPS United will return home to host group favourites Zamalek and then round off their campaign with an away in Algiers against USM Alger.