Ulinzi Stars fall to Al Hilal Benghazi in Caf Confederation
Ulinzi Stars forward Enosh Ochieng (right) vies with Calvin Masawa of Nairobi City Stars during their SportPesa Premier League match at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on May 15, 2016. PHOTO | SULEIMAN MBATIAH |
What you need to know:
Ulinzi Stars made their bow in the Caf Confederation Cup on a sour note, losing 1-0 to Libya's Al Hilal Benghazi in the first leg match played at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium, Egypt on Friday.
The soldiers were felled by Ahmed Abar’s second half strike, though Ulinzi players protested goal arguing that it was scored from an offside position.
The result leaves them with a mountain to climb ahead of the second leg set for February 25.
Ulinzi Stars' bow in the Caf Confederation Cup ended on a sour note after they lost 1-0 to Libya's Al Hilal Benghazi in the first leg of their preliminary round match at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium, Egypt on Friday.
The soldiers were felled by Ahmed Abar’s second half strike, though Ulinzi players protested the goal arguing that it was scored from an offside position.
Ulinzi, who were without their top marksman John Makwatta and winger Cliff Kasuti, must beat the Libyan giants by two clear goals in the second leg set for February 25 in order to advance to the first round.
The Benjamin Nyangweso-coached side is expected back home on Sunday.
The winner of the two-legged tie will face Smouha of Egypt in the first round.
