Shooting Stars 1-0 CS Sfaxien in CAF Cup first leg

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan secured a 1-0 victory over Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The win, achieved at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, gives the Nigerian club a slender advantage ahead of the return fixture in Tunisia next weekend. The match marked a significant return to continental competition for Shooting Stars, who are participating in African club football for the first time in 27 years. The home side dominated the opening exchanges and created early pressure. Defender Issa Yusuf tested the CS Sfaxien goalkeeper with a long-range effort, while winger Taheer Abubakar also came close. The breakthrough arrived in the first half when a well-worked move resulted in Emmanuel Lucky scoring from close range after a nod-down from Desmond Ojietefian. The goal, timed around the 25th minute, gave Shooting Stars a deserved lead. CS Sfaxien emerged for the second half with greater attacking intent, pushing more players forward in search of an equaliser. The Tunisian side sustained significant pressure on the Shooting Stars defence for long periods.