By: Madi Senghore
Gambian footballers featured for their respective clubs in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup qualifying rounds over the weekend, with mixed results for the players involved.
In the CAF Champions League, Saidou Khan featured for Tunisia’s Club Africain in their 1-1 draw against TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second qualifying round.
The result leaves both sides with work to do as they seek to advance to the next stage of the competition.
Gambian goalkeeper Omar Keita made his official debut for Star Sports Academy, but his first appearance ended in defeat as the Gambian club lost 2-0 to Morocco’s RS Berkane on Saturday.
Ansumana Samura, meanwhile, enjoyed a winning outing with Sudanese side Al-Hilal SC, starting in their 2-0 victory over Ethiopia’s Sidama Bunna on Sunday.
The victory strengthened Al-Hilal’s position in their qualifying campaign as they pursue a place in the Champions League group stage.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Gambian Abdoulie Joof started for Kenyan club Tusker FC, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars on Sunday.
The weekend fixtures highlighted the continued presence of Gambian players in African club competitions as their teams battle for places in the group stages of the continent’s two major interclub tournaments.
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