Yamus beat Al-Hilal Omdurman 2-1 in the third-place play-off of the CAF Confederation Cup on Thursday. The match took place on 7 August 2026 and decided who would finish behind the finalists. Yamus took the lead twice and held on after Al-Hilal pulled one back.
A. Samura gave Yamus the advantage in the 54th minute. Al-Hilal had a penalty chance shortly after but missed in the 59th. R. Abdul equalised for the hosts in the 66th, and the game looked balanced until the final moments.
Yamus restored their lead in stoppage time with a goal in the 90+1 minute. That late strike ended any hope of a draw and secured the 2-1 result for the visitors. By then, Al-Hilal had already committed forward, leaving space behind.
Al-Hilal came into this match having won four of their last five outings. They beat Tusker 2-0 and KVZ 4-0, drew with Gor Mahia 1-1, and edged Rayon Sports 1-0. Their only defeat in that run was a 2-1 loss to Etsinnel in May.
Yamus showed mixed form before the final. They beat Mogadishu City 2-1 and Singida Fountain Gate 2-0, drew with Simba 0-0, but lost heavily to Rayon Sports 3-1. They had also beaten Al-Hilal 1-0 in September 2025.
The result means Yamus finish third in the competition while Al-Hilal Omdurman take fourth. The third-place finish gives the visitors a small consolation after their earlier exit from the final stages.