Real Bamako secured a 2:1 victory over Vitess in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on 6 September 2026. The Malian side travelled to the Netherlands and took all three points from the tie. Vitess, who had been building momentum in their domestic campaign, could not find a way through.
The away team's recent form suggests a side in good shape. They came from a 0:1 defeat to ASKO to beat Derby Academy 1:0, then followed with win over Djoliba and a clean sheet against African Football Elite. Four wins in their last five matches gave them confidence before stepping onto the pitch.
Vitess had shown resilience in their own run. A 2:1 win over Real du Fasou and a 3:1 victory against Salitas had lifted them off the bottom of their table. But the 0:0 draw with Rahimo and the 2:3 loss to SFFEB showed vulnerabilities they would need to address.
Statistics available for the match show zeros across the board — no shots, no corners, no fouls recorded. The figures tell a story of a game decided by moments rather than sustained pressure. Real Bamako held their nerve when it mattered.
The result puts Real Bamako in a strong position ahead of the return leg. Vitess now face the task of overturning a deficit on foreign soil. The tie remains open, but the visitors start from a more comfortable position.