Stade Malien de Bamako earned a crucial 1-1 draw against CD Lunda Sul in their second Group B match of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, December 8, in Luanda, Angola.
The Malian side demonstrated resilience and composure, consolidating their position in the group standings.
After a tightly contested first half, Stade Malien broke the deadlock in the 69th minute. Siaka Diaby, the 21-year-old forward, showcased his poise and precision by finishing off a well-executed team move.
His goal underscored the fluid attacking play that has become a hallmark of the Malian side’s campaign.
Le Stade Malien décroche un point précieux en Angola !
Grâce à ce match nul, les Blancs de Bamako se hissent à la deuxième place du groupe avec 4 points. pic.twitter.com/49UxSFRtqi
— Nation Foot Mali 🇲🇱 (@nationfootmali) December 8, 2024
However, the Angolan hosts responded swiftly.
Just five minutes later, Danielson capitalized on a well-timed pass to equalize, reigniting the intensity of the encounter.
Both teams created opportunities in the closing stages, but neither could find the decisive goal as the match ended in a stalemate.
The draw sees Stade Malien retain second place in Group B with four points from their opening two matches.
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The result keeps them within reach of group leaders RS Berkane, who have amassed six points following back-to-back victories.
For CD Lunda Sul, the draw marks their first point in the competition, leaving them in third place.
Stellenbosch, yet to secure a win, remain at the bottom of the group.
Group B standings after two matches
- RS Berkane: 6 points
- Stade Malien: 4 points
- CD Lunda Sul: 1 point
- Stellenbosch: 0 points
Stade Malien’s determined performance in Luanda reflects their ambition to advance to the knockout stages.
With a blend of youth and experience, the Bamako-based side continues to build momentum, aiming to capitalize on their strong start to the group stage.
As the competition progresses, Stade Malien will look to strengthen their position in the group with decisive performances in the upcoming fixtures.
Meanwhile, CD Lunda Sul will aim to convert their solid play into wins to keep their qualification hopes alive.
