CAF Confederation Cup: AFAD, Tusker and Kitara FC advance to second round

The CAF Confederation Cup delivered a series of decisive results on Saturday, 12 September 2026, as the preliminary-round second legs were played across the continent.

AFAD secured their progress after drawing 2-2 away to East End Lions. The Ivorian side had drawn 1-1 in the first leg and continued their campaign after another entertaining encounter.

Tusker also booked their place in the next round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Ahli Wad Madani.

Kitara FC produced a convincing result, defeating Mogadishu City 2-0. Jimmy Kalema and Tumwesige Frank Zaga were among the scorers as Kitara completed a 4-1 aggregate success.

Rayon Sports advanced after being held to a goalless draw by Panthere Sportive. The Rwandan club had drawn 1-1 in the opening match of the tie.

Black Bulls and Atomic Ngome also finished 0-0 in their second leg. The Mozambican club nevertheless retained the advantage secured in the first meeting.

The other results from Saturday’s first preliminary-round second legs were:

- Tusker 1-0 Al Ahli Wad Madani - Kitara FC 2-0 Mogadishu City - East End Lions 2-2 AFAD - Rayon Sports 0-0 Panthere Sportive - Black Bulls 0-0 Atomic Ngome - ASAS Djibouti Telecom 1-1 ZED FC - Diambars 2-1 ES Zarzis - Welwalo Adigrat 1-1 Hilal Alsahil - Al Ahly Tripoli 1-0 KMKM - Jwaneng Galaxy 0-0 AS Port-Louis 2000