Azam FC edge ZED FC to reach next round of CAF Confederation Cup

Azam FC secured a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-0 victory over ZED FC in the second leg of their second preliminary-round tie on Saturday.

The Tanzanian side’s win at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam saw them advance 2-1 on aggregate, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg in Egypt.

Nado scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute, finally separating two closely matched teams. Azam FC held on to their lead for the remainder of the game to complete the aggregate victory.

The result sends Azam FC through to the next stage of the competition, while ZED FC’s continental campaign comes to an end.