AS Real Bamako hold advantage ahead of CAF Confederation Cup return

AS Real Bamako will take a 2-1 lead into Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup second leg against Vitesse FC, leaving the Malian side in a strong position to reach the next round.

The Scorpions secured victory away from home in the first meeting and need only a draw in front of their supporters in Bamako to confirm qualification.

The match is scheduled to begin at 16:00 GMT on Friday, with AS Real Bamako aiming to complete the job on home soil.

Vitesse FC face a much more demanding task after losing the first leg. The Burkina Faso club must produce a significant response to overturn the deficit and keep their campaign alive.

To change the outcome of the tie, Vitesse FC will have to win in Bamako while scoring at least two goals. The situation sets up a closely contested and competitive second leg from the opening whistle.