Tusker loss leaves sour taste in their mouths

Tusker face an uphill battle to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after losing 1-0 at home to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars.

Tusker suffered a setback in their bid to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 1-0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie yesterday at Nyayo Stadium.

The Brewers had hoped to secure a home victory that would put them in a strong position ahead of the return leg, but their failure to convert chances left them with a difficult task in Tanzania.

Tusker must now win by at least two goals in the return match to qualify for the group stage without needing a penalty shootout.

DR Congo winger Jeancy Mboma scored the decisive goal in the 52nd minute, punishing the hosts after they had enjoyed a promising first-half display without finding the net.

Mboma, who came on as a substitute, beat Eugene Ikutwa on the right before sending in a cross that deceived Tusker goalkeeper Perrauld Ndinga.

Source: The Standard Sports