Durban City one step closer to CAF Confederation Cup qualification

Durban City one step closer to CAF Confederation Cup qualification

Durban City took a major step towards the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup with a Second qualifying round first leg 3-1 win over Mauritius side Port Louis on Sunday.

Haashim Domingo opened the scoring at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on 16 minutes, and Gaston Sirino extended the Citizens' lead minutes after the half-time break.

Sebastien Roussety reduced the deficit soon after, but Tashreeq Morris scored from penalty spot in stoppage time to secure the result.

City had earned their second-round place after beating Rukinzo 3-1 over two legs as Port Louis knocked out Jwaneng Galaxy.

The two teams face off in the second leg on Sunday, 25 October at the National Sports Complex.

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