Azam FC Eliminates ZED FC From Confederation Cup
Tanzania's Azam FC secured a 1-0 win to eliminate Egypt's ZED FC from the CAF Confederation Cup.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Soccer
Azam FC defeated ZED FC 1-0 in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round on October 24, 2026. This victory secured a 2-1 aggregate win for the Tanzanian club, resulting in their advancement to the group stage.
Why it matters
The result marks the end of ZED FC's run in the tournament while propelling Azam FC into the competitive group stage. The match highlight included a critical disallowed goal by Tarek Alaa that would have impacted the aggregate outcome.
Azam FC clinched the series with a 2-1 aggregate score after the decisive 1-0 win in the second leg. Iddy Nado provided the winning effort in the 66th minute following a draw in the initial match.
The players
Azam FC
This is a professional football club based in Tanzania that competes in the Tanzanian Premier League.
ZED FC
This is a professional football club based in Egypt that plays in the Egyptian Premier League.
Iddy Nado
He is a football player for Azam FC who scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute.
Tarek Alaa
He is a player for ZED FC who had a stoppage time goal disallowed by the referee.
The details
Iddy Nado secured the win for Azam FC with a strike from inside the penalty area in the 66th minute. Despite a defensive setup and counterattacking strategy from ZED FC, the Egyptian side could not overcome the aggregate deficit after a stoppage time equalizer was ruled out by the referee.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: The first leg match ended in a 1-1 draw in Cairo.
October 24, 2026: Azam FC defeated ZED FC 1-0 in the second leg.
Season Trajectory
This result confirms Azam FC's place in the upcoming group stage, significantly altering the competition bracket. ZED FC exits the tournament early, marking a premature end to their continental campaign.
Azam FC advances to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup with this victory. ZED FC is officially eliminated from the tournament after failing to overcome the 2-1 aggregate deficit.
The takeaway
Azam FC managed to hold onto a narrow lead against a defensive opponent to secure their progression. Teams in these tournaments often struggle to recover from defensive lapses during away legs, as evidenced by the tight aggregate margin.
Further reading
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