East End Lions secured a valuable 1–1 draw against AFAD Djékanou in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round in Abidjan.
One of Sierra Leone’s most decorated sides found themselves trailing in the opening half after AFAD took the lead into the break. However, East End Lions responded strongly after halftime, showing determination and composure to fight their way back into the contest.
Saymah Kamara proved decisive, scoring the equaliser to give The Killers renewed hope ahead of the return leg.
With the tie delicately poised, East End Lions will now turn their attention to the second leg at the SKD Complex in Liberia, where they will aim to secure victory and advance to the next round.
