Tusker surrender Two-Goal Lead to Settle for Draw in CAF Confederation Cup First Leg
Tusker FC surrendered a two-goal advantage as Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani staged a late fightback to secure a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday.
Making their return to continental football after a four-year absence, the Brewers looked firmly in control after goals from new signing Victor Mbaoma and Abdoulie Joof put them two goals ahead.
The Nigeria international managed to open the deadlock from the spot in the 11th minute after he was fouled inside the box.
Ian Simiyu had crossed the ball between the Madani defenders as Mbaoma made the turn to take his shot, but he was brought down. He stepped up to take the spot-kick, and his paneka found the back of the net to give his side the lead.
Tusker would double their advantage, with the former APR man, familiar with the venue, grabbing his brace just before the final minutes of the first half.
It came after Chrispine Erambo managed to win the ball from the Madani player and found Simiyu on the right wing.
Simiyu then swung in a volleyed cross into the box, where Mbaoma was perfectly positioned to meet it with a header and give his side a two-goal cushion.
Al-Samani Al-Sawi, scored twice for Al Ahli Madani after the break through to force a share of the spoils and leave the tie delicately poised ahead of next weekend's return leg.
The result denied Tusker a potentially valuable advantage heading into the second leg, with the Kenyan side now needing a positive result at home to advance to the second preliminary round.
However, the result gives Tusker the advantage as they were playing away, and they will now be at home on Saturday, 12 September 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, for the second leg, hoping to put on another good show in front of their fans.
The aggregate winner will advance to the second preliminary round, where they will face either Al-Ghazala SC Wau of South Sudan or Singida Black Stars of Tanzania.