ASPL 2000 Knocked Out of CAF Confederation Cup by Durban City FC
The Port Louis club lost 3-0 at home on 25 October 2026, going out 6-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round.
Mauritius's ASPL 2000 has been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after suffering a 3-0 defeat to South African side Durban City FC in the second leg of their second preliminary round tie, played on Sunday 25 October 2026 at the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius.
The result left the Port Louis club beaten 6-1 on aggregate. A week earlier, ASPL 2000 had lost the first leg 3-1 in South Africa, meaning they needed a strong home performance to have any chance of progressing. That chance evaporated quickly.
Durban City FC took control of the game almost from the first whistle. Gaston Sirino opened the scoring in the 12th minute, immediately piling pressure on a home side that needed goals to stay alive in the tie. Haashim Domingo doubled the advantage in the 25th minute, giving the South African visitors a comfortable cushion heading into half-time.
Any lingering hope for ASPL 2000 was extinguished five minutes into the second half when Ethan Brooks made it 3-0 in the 50th minute, sealing the tie and ending Mauritius's involvement in this edition of the competition.
The CAF Confederation Cup is the second-tier continental club competition organised by the Confederation of African Football, sitting below the CAF Champions League. It gives clubs from across Africa, including smaller footballing nations like Mauritius, the opportunity to test themselves against sides from larger, better-resourced leagues.
For ASPL 2000, representing the Mauritius Football Association's top flight, reaching the second preliminary round was itself a notable achievement. Competing against a professional South African outfit backed by significantly greater resources, the gap in quality proved too wide to bridge over two legs.
Despite the heavy aggregate scoreline, the club's participation represents a valuable experience for Mauritian football. Exposure to continental competition helps local players develop, and the games at Cote d'Or, one of Mauritius's most modern sports venues, gave local fans a chance to watch their side on the African stage.
What this means for Mauritian football: eliminations of this kind are part of a longer process of development. Each campaign in a CAF competition builds experience within local clubs and raises the profile of Mauritian football across the continent. The challenge now for ASPL 2000 is to regroup domestically and aim to qualify again for continental competition in the next cycle.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAF Confederation Cup and why does it matter for Mauritius?β
The CAF Confederation Cup is the second-tier club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football. It allows top clubs from member nations, including Mauritius, to compete against sides from across Africa. For Mauritian clubs, qualifying for the competition means representing the country on the continental stage and gaining valuable experience against stronger opposition.
Where was the second leg between ASPL 2000 and Durban City FC played?β
The match was played at the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius on 25 October 2026. Cote d'Or is one of the country's most modern multi-sport venues, located in the Moka district.
What was the aggregate score over both legs of the tie?β
Durban City FC won 6-1 on aggregate. They won the first leg 3-1 in South Africa and the second leg 3-0 in Mauritius at Cote d'Or.
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