Durban City progress to CAF Confederation Cup group stages with convincing win over Port Louis

Durban City progress to CAF Confederation Cup group stages with convincing win over Port Louis

Durban City secured their place in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup with an impressive 6-1 aggregate victory against AS Port-Louis in the second qualifying round over two legs.

Eric Tinklerâ™s charges were appearing in the competition for the first time after winning the Nedbank Cup last season.

After a 3-1 win at home in the first leg, the Betway Premiership side completed the job with a convincing 3-0 victory on the road.

Gaston Sirino opened the scoring at the Côte dâ™Or National Sports Complex after 12 minutes.

Haashim Domingo hit the back of the net in the 25th minute and substitute Ethan Brooks secured the one-side result with his 52nd minute effort after replacing Sirino.

City are now South Africa's only representative in the competition after Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated by Zambia's Red Arrows.

Orlando Pirates remain in the CAF Champions League but holders Mamelodi Sundowns were ousted by Angola side Wiliete SC.

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