Supporters at the Kamalondo Stadium witnessed a thrilling first half full of twists and turns. In this first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, TP Mazembe and Club Africain went into the break level at 1-1 after a particularly dynamic opening period.
The Temple of the Badiangwenas erupted with joy in the 38th minute. From a superb cross delivered on the half-volley by Patrick Mwaungulu, Kazema Baso leapt into the box to head the ball into the net, putting the Corbeaux de Lubumbashi ahead (1-0).
However, the Lushiens' euphoria was short-lived. Just a minute later (39th), former TP Mazembe player Philippe Kinzumbi made a perfect pass to Kanté. Noticing that goalkeeper Diouf was slightly off his line, Kanté executed a magnificent curled shot to restore parity (1-1). Everything remains to be decided in the second half of this uncertain match.
