The first leg of the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup concluded on Sunday, September 15, showcasing key victories and intense encounters across the continent.
Match Summaries:
Sfaxien Gains First-Leg Edge Over Rukinzo
CS Sfaxien of Tunisia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burundian side Rukinzo at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax. This narrow win gives Sfaxien a vital advantage heading into the second leg, which will also be played at home, putting them in a strong position to progress to the group stage.
Simba and Al-Ahli Play Out Goalless Draw
Libyan side Al-Ahli Tripoli held Tanzanian giants Simba SC to a 0-0 draw in a tightly contested match. Both teams were unable to find the back of the net, leaving everything to play for in the return leg.
Other Sunday Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Orapa United vs Dynamos | 0 – 1 |
| Onze Bravos vs Saint Eloi Lupopo | 1 – 0 |
| AS Kara vs ASEC Mimosas | 2 – 1 |
| Al-Hilal Benghazi vs Al-Masry | 3 – 2 |
Upcoming Fixtures:
The second leg matches of the second preliminary round will take place between September 20 and 22, with teams competing for a spot in the prestigious group stage of the 2023-2024 CAF Confederation Cup.
CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round – Results:
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 13 | Nsoatreman vs CS Constantine | 0 – 2 |
| AS Vita Club vs Stellenbosch FC | 0 – 2 | |
| Racing Abidjan vs Guédiawaye FC | 0 – 0 | |
| Etoile Filante vs Enyimba FC | 0 – 0 | |
| Saturday, September 14 | Police FC vs Zamalek | 0 – 1 |
| Black Bulls vs AS Otoho | 1 – 0 | |
| Luanda Sol vs Sekhukhune United | 1 – 0 | |
| Dajie FC vs RS Berkane | 0 – 2 | |
| BYC FC vs Stade Malien | 1 – 0 | |
| Stade Tunisien vs USM Alger | 1 – 0 | |
| Sunday, September 15 | Orapa United vs Dynamos | 0 – 1 |
| CS Sfaxien vs Rukinzo FC | 1 – 0 | |
| Onze Bravos vs Saint Eloi Lupopo | 1 – 0 | |
| AS Kara vs ASEC Mimosas | 2 – 1 | |
| Al-Ahli Tripoli vs Simba SC | 0 – 0 | |
| Al-Hilal Benghazi vs Al-Masry | 3 – 2 |