Al-Ahli Wad Madani and Al-Taskeer played out a 2:2 draw in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday. Both teams took turns taking the lead before the final whistle blew at the home ground. The result leaves both sides still searching for a decisive edge in this two-legged tie.
V. Mbaoma opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, then doubled his side's advantage just before half-time with a second goal in the 45+3rd minute. Al-Taskeer responded through Al-Sawi, who pulled one back in the 58th minute before equalising from another penalty in the 88th minute. The match was decided by four goals, each coming at a different stage of the contest.
Official statistics for the match show minimal data available, with both sides reporting zero possession, shots, and passes. What is recorded shows Al-Ahli registered 164 attacks compared to 125 for Al-Taskeer, along with three corners to two. Yellow cards were issued to both teams, two for the hosts and one for the visitors.
Al-Ahli Wad Madani came into this fixture on mixed form, having drawn 2:2 with Al-Hilal Port Sudan in their most recent outing. They showed resilience in that match and carried similar composure here, refusing to let their lead slip away entirely. Al-Taskeer meanwhile had been building momentum with wins against QVZ and District Sports before this encounter.
The draw means neither team can claim outright victory at this stage of the competition. Both sides will take something positive from their performance, with Al-Sawi's late penalty ensuring his team came away with a valuable point on the road.