Green Mamba fell 0-2 to 1st of August in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Friday, 5 September 2026. The visitors took control of the tie early and saw it through without conceding. Green Mamba had not won on home soil in their last three matches before this encounter.
1st of August came into the fixture with momentum, having won two of their last four games. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 victory over Interclube on 1 September. Green Mamba had secured three wins in their previous five matches before this defeat.
The match statistics were not available for publication. Both sides registered no shots on target, no corners, and no fouls in the official record. Such figures are unusual for a competitive fixture and suggest the data was not collected or submitted.
1st of August now progress to the next stage of the competition. Green Mamba's hopes for advancement ended in the opening round. The hosts had hoped to build on their recent run of results but could not find a way through.
Green Mamba's recent form had shown improvement, with victories over Tabankulu, Manzini Wanderers and Sisonkhe. This result halts that progression. 1st of August's away record continues to be tested in continental competition.