Caf Champions League Preliminary Round:
First Leg
El Merriekh 2-1 Vipers
Sudan giants, El Merriekh defeated Uganda Premier League champions, Vipers SC 2-1 in Caf Champions League Preliminary Round first leg in Sudan capital, Khartoum last night.
The hosts had an early chance to score in the first half but missed a penalty.
Five minutes at the beginning of second half, Vipers SC conceded two goals in a space of 2 minutes with Bakri Almadina converting a penalty and Ibrahim Altag adding the second.
Minute later, Mzee Dan Sserunkuma who had come on replacing Abraham Ndugwa scored a consolation to give Javier Martinez Espinoza an away goal.
Vipers SC will host the return leg on Wednesday, December 5th at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
A 1-0 in will be enough to see them through to the next round.
Vipers XI:
Bashir Sekagya (GK), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Yayo Lutimba, Livingstone Mulondo, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Taddeo Lwanga ©, Moses Waiswa, Abraham Ndugwa, Noah Wafula and Tito Okello
Subs:
Derrick Ochan (GK), Bashir Asiku, Daniel Sserunkuma, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Brian Nkuubi, Brain Kalumba and Duncan Sseninde
Other Results:
Al Merreikh 2-1 Vipers SC
Orlando Pirates 5-1 Lightstars FC
Nouadhibou 2-1 Al-Ahli Benghazi
