The Soweto giants suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to DR Congolese outfit Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the opening leg of their second preliminary round clash at Stade Kibassa Maliba on Sunday. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges now face an uphill climb in their quest to overturn the deficit and keep their dream of winning the competition alive.
The Sea Robbers' hope of a win in the first leg of the second preliminary encounter was dealt a blow after conceding three goals to nil. The Soweto giants now stare at a possible elimination at the early stages of the continental competition.
The Buccaneers travelled to Stade Frédéric Kibassa Maliba on Sunday, 19 October, hoping to secure a first-leg advantage against the Railmen. But the hosts had other plans, showing no mercy and seizing a crucial home win that leaves the Sea Robbers with work to do in the return leg at Orlando Stadium.