AFAD met East End Lions in the 1st Preliminary Round of the CAF Confederation Cup on 6 September 2026, and the match finished 1:1.
By then the stage had been set for something less predictable than either side's recent run would suggest. AFAD had hit a wall in their form, losing their last five games and going eight without a victory, while East End Lions carried their own streak of defeats into the tie.
The draw meant neither side could claim momentum, and to be fair the result reflected a contest where chances were thin and the outcome hung in the balance. AFAD paid for a sloppy opening, but East End Lions could not convert their own moments into a win.
There were no goals, no substitutions recorded, and no dismissals — the match simply ended at the level it was played at. The statistics showed nothing of note, and that in itself told a story of a game where neither team could find the decisive edge.
Both sides now carry one point forward, and the tie remains open for the return leg. AFAD extended their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions, while East End Lions' search for a win continues.