Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars took a massive step toward reaching the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup group stage after grinding out a crucial 1–0 victory over Kenyan Tusker FC in Nairobi.

Forward Jeancy Mboma produced the match-winner shortly after the break, pouncing on a defensive lapse to give Singida a precious away goal and a vital cushion ahead of next week’s deciding return leg.

Down in South Africa, continental debutants Durban City continued their impressive form, sweeping aside Port Louis of Mauritius 3–1. Early strikes from Hashim Domingo and Gastón Sirino set the tone for the hosts before Tashreeq Morris put the game to bed with a calmly converted late penalty, giving the local side a commanding grip on the tie.

Elsewhere on the continent, defending champions USM Alger earned direct entry into the group stage without kicking a ball following the official withdrawal of their opponents from the competition.

–ChannelAfrica–