Singida Black Stars have taken a significant step in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign after securing a 1-0 victory over Kenya’s Tusker FC in the first leg of the qualifying round, played on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The away victory puts the Tanzanian side in a strong position ahead of the return leg.
Singida Black Stars’ hero was Jeancy Mboma, who scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute, silencing the home supporters. His goal has given Singida a crucial advantage before the two teams meet again in the second leg.
The result means Singida return home with high hopes of progressing, although the job is not yet complete. The team will need to remain focused and make the most of their first-leg advantage to avoid throwing away their opportunity to qualify.
For Tusker FC, the home defeat leaves them in a difficult position, but they still have a chance to fight back in the return fixture. They will need a victory to revive their hopes of continuing in the competition.
Attention now turns to the second leg, which will determine the teams’ fate in this qualifying tie. Singida Black Stars will aim to protect their away advantage and finish the job to advance in this season’s continental campaign.
