ES Zarzis fall to Real Bamako 3-1 in Confederation Cup

ES Zarzis suffered a defeat against their visitors Real Bamako, losing 3-1 in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday evening. The match took place at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax.

Fousseni Tangara opened the scoring for the Malian team in the 24th minute, before André Kamati added the second goal in the 45th minute. The same player then strengthened Real Bamako's lead with a third goal at the start of the second half, specifically in the 46th minute.

ES Zarzis attempted to reduce the deficit in the closing minutes, with Hamdi Labidi scoring his team's only goal from a penalty in the 3rd minute of stoppage time. This goal could prove significant for his team ahead of the return leg.

The return match between the two teams is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, starting at 5 PM Tunis time in Mali, where ES Zarzis will need to achieve a positive result and make up the two-goal deficit to keep their hopes of qualifying for the next round alive.