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Stade Malien began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on a high note, securing a convincing 2-0 win over South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC in their Group B opener on Wednesday.
The Malian giants took control early in the match, with Haman Mandjane breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute. His precise finish set the tone for a dominant display by the hosts. Despite Stellenbosch’s efforts to find an equalizer, Stade Malien’s defense stood firm, denying the South African side any clear-cut chances.
The match was sealed deep into stoppage time when Daouda Coulibaly confidently converted a penalty in the 96th minute, leaving Stellenbosch with no time to respond. The result marks a strong start for Stade Malien, who now sit atop Group B after the first round of matches.
Meanwhile, Renaissance Berkane, last season’s runners-up, will host Angola’s Luanda Sol later today in the other Group B fixture. The outcome of that match could further shape the group standings as the competition progresses.
Stade Malien’s solid performance signals their intent to contend strongly in this year’s tournament, as they aim to build on this momentum in the coming matches.
