CAF Confederation Cup: Real Bamako hold Vitesse FC to reach next round

Real Bamako secured their place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after a resolute 0-0 draw against Vitesse FC in an intense second-leg encounter.

The Malians advanced 2-1 on aggregate, having won the first meeting at home. That narrow victory proved decisive as Vitesse FC pushed for the goal they needed to overturn the tie.

Real Bamako were forced to withstand sustained pressure, but their defence remained organised throughout and denied their opponents a way through. They held firm until the final whistle to complete the job.

The result allows Real Bamako to continue their African campaign and turn their attention to the next stage of the competition.