The first legs of the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs have concluded, and while there weren’t any major surprises, there were some notable results.
One standout performance came from ASEC Mimosas, who secured an impressive 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Johannesburg, marking the only away success in the first leg. Additionally, Al Ahly claimed a 1-0 victory over El Jadida, although this result doesn’t guarantee their advancement. Coton Sport recovered from a deficit to defeat Petro Luanda 2-1, while AC Leopards secured a 2-0 win over Medeama.
In the Malian derby, Real Bamako emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Djoliba. Other results include Nkana and CA Bizertin playing out a goalless draw, Sewé Sport defeating Bayelsa 2-0, and Horoya drawing 0-0 against Etoile Sahel.
These results set the stage for intriguing second-leg matchups, where teams will vie for a spot in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Complete first leg results:
- Nkana (Zam) 0 – CA Bizertin (Tun) 0
- Real Bamako (Mal) 2 – Djoliba (Mal) 1
- Horoya (Gui) 0 – Etoile Sahel (Tun) 0
- Sewé Sport (Civ) 2 – Bayelsa (Nig) 0
- Al Ahly (Egy) 1 – El Jadida (Mar) 0
- AC Leopards (Con) 2 – Medeama (Gha) 0
- Coton Sport (Cam) 2 – Petro Luanda (Ang) 1
- Kaizer Chiefs (Afs) 1 – ASEC (Civ) 2