Durban City reach CAF Confederation Cup group stage after 6-1 win over AS Port-Louis

Durban City have reached the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after completing a commanding 6-1 aggregate victory over AS Port-Louis in the second qualifying round.

Eric Tinkler’s side secured qualification with a 3-0 away win in the second leg at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex, having already taken a 3-1 lead from the first meeting in South Africa.

Gaston Sirino put the Betway Premiership club ahead after 12 minutes in Mauritius, giving Durban City further control of the tie.

Haashim Domingo doubled the advantage in the 25th minute before substitute Ethan Brooks completed the scoring seven minutes after the interval. Brooks had replaced Sirino and found the net in the 52nd minute.

The result confirms Durban City’s progress in their first appearance in the competition. Their campaign follows their Nedbank Cup triumph last season, which secured their place in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Durban City are now the only South African club remaining in the CAF Confederation Cup after Kaizer Chiefs were knocked out by Zambia’s Red Arrows.

South Africa still have representation in the CAF Champions League, where Orlando Pirates remain involved. However, holders Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated by Angolan club Wiliete SC.