TUNIS (Interstat) — Club Africain made a first-half stoppage-time goal stand on Sunday, defeating Mazembe (Drc) 1-0 in a club football match. The home side’s breakthrough came in the 45+2nd minute when Nkeng T. scored, and Club Africain protected that advantage through the second half. Mazembe (Drc) could not produce an equalizer despite pressing for a response after the restart. The result gave Club Africain a home victory and left Mazembe (Drc) still seeking a first win in the competition this season. Club Africain controlled the scoreboard after the goal and kept the visitors from finding a late answer. The home side’s defense remained organized as time wound down, and Mazembe (Drc) was unable to turn possession into a tying goal. Club Africain’s goal remained the difference through the final whistle.

The match turned on the timing of Nkeng’s goal just before halftime. Club Africain had worked through the opening period without conceding and were rewarded in stoppage time. After the restart, the home side managed the game with greater caution, while Mazembe (Drc) sought ways to break through. The visitors’ efforts did not yield a goal, and Club Africain’s defense held firm for the clean sheet. Taddeus Fomakwang was on the field for the full 90 minutes and the statline listed him with a goal for Club Africain. Nkeng T. was listed as the scorer of the 45+2nd-minute goal. No other goals were recorded in the match. The scoring sequence placed the decisive moment at the end of the first half rather than in open play after the break. Club Africain’s lead held through the remaining minutes as Mazembe (Drc) pushed for an equalizer that did not arrive. Fomakwang’s statline showed 90 minutes and one goal, while Nkeng’s finish stood as the only goal on the scoresheet.

Club Africain’s record in the competition is now 1 win, 0 losses and 1 draw. Mazembe (Drc)’s record in the competition is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Across all competitions, Club Africain is now 1 win, 1 loss and 2 draws. Mazembe (Drc) is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw across all competitions. The teams had met earlier this season and played to a 1-1 draw. The draw in the earlier meeting gave both sides a point in the competition, and the rematch added a first victory for Club Africain in the competition. Mazembe (Drc) remained without a win in the competition after two matches.

Club Africain’s previous results this season included that 1-1 draw at Mazembe (Drc), a 2-1 loss at Ben Guerdane and a scoreless draw at Al Ahly Benghazi (Lby). Mazembe (Drc)’s previous result this season was the 1-1 draw with Club Africain. The latest head-to-head meeting had also finished 1-1 before this match. Club Africain’s victory added another home result to a season that has included both cup and league assignments across all competitions. Mazembe (Drc) remained without a win in the competition after two matches. Club Africain’s overall record reflects a mix of results outside the competition as well, while Mazembe (Drc)’s overall record mirrors its competition mark. The visitors’ previous outing in the competition had ended in the draw with Club Africain, and their latest attempt to claim a first victory fell short.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Club Africain 1, Mazembe (Drc) 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Club Africain with a 96.2 percent probability to win. Club Africain had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.75. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.25. The pregame projections favored the home side and the final margin matched the simulator’s projected one-goal difference.