Ghanaian side Nations FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on Saturday.
The competitive match at the Stade Mamadou Konaté ended in favour of the Malian side after both teams failed to score in the first half.
FC Diarra broke the deadlock in the 55th minute to take a slim advantage into the second leg in Ghana.
Nations FC pushed forward in search of an equaliser but FC Diarra defended well to protect their lead and secure victory at home.
The Ghana FA Cup champions will now need to overturn the 1-0 deficit on home soil to progress to the second preliminary round.
The return leg will be played in Ghana on Sunday, September 13, with Nations FC hoping to produce a strong performance and secure qualification.
Nations FC are making their debut in Africa’s second-tier club competition after winning the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup.
