The Black Bulls secured an important victory by 1-0 about Otôho d'Oyo from Congo, in the first game of the second qualifying round for the group stage of CAF Cup. The match, held in Tchumene Sports Complex, This consolidated the dominance of the Mozambican team, which played under the motto "at home, we are in charge".
The first half was marked by balance, with the "Bulls" creating several goal opportunities, but without success. Despite their attempts, the team went into halftime with a goalless draw, frustrating the expectations of the fans who filled the stadium.
However, the scenario changed just 10 minutes into the second half, when the captain Kadre He scored the only goal of the match, securing a narrow victory for the Black Bulls. The Mozambican team has scored a total of 12 shots, with 4 of them framed, in contrast to the performance of Otôho d'Oyo, which only did 7 shots, All shots were off target. The goalkeeper for the "Bulls" and the national team was practically untested, as the visitors failed to create any dangerous opportunities.
Despite the home win, the coach Helder Duarte Keep your feet on the ground. He emphasized respect for the opponent and is already planning the complicated three-day trip to Congo, where the return match will take place. According to Duarte, the team still has a lot of work to do to secure passage to the group stage of the competition.
With this victory, Black Bulls take an important step in their CAF Cup journey, but they will have to maintain their focus and good performance in the return leg, scheduled for next week in Congo.
