AS Douanes of Togo had a disappointing performance on Sunday in Lomé during their CAF Confederation Cup match against Wadi Degla of Egypt. The Togolese club, making its debut in the competition, conceded a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the round of 16.
Wadi Degla took the lead first, capitalizing on a defensive hesitation by AS Douanes. Eldin Salah seized the opportunity and scored with a fine strike, putting the visitors ahead. The score remained 1-0 at halftime.
In the second half, Wadi Degla had opportunities to extend their lead, but AS Douanes managed to equalize. Saibou Badarou converted a penalty after Kossivi Nouwoklo was fouled, bringing the score to 1-1.
The match ended with both teams level, setting the stage for an intriguing return leg in a week’s time.
