…This is the first time in the Singinda Big Stars’ history that they have reached the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Chipolopolo Midfielder Clatous Chota Chama, alias Triple C scored the second goal, converting from the spot as Singinda Big Stars beat Burundian side Flambeau du Centre 3-1 in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round to book a place in the group stage.
The Tanzanian side came from a goal down to beat their Burundian counterparts 3-1.
David Irishura gave Flambeu du Centre the lead after 26 minutes at the Azam Complex Stadium. But Horso Muaku levelled matters for Singida Black Stars FC just ten minutes into the second stanza.
In the 65th minute the home side earned a penalty after a deliberate handball in the box and the red card for the Burundian side.
Clatous Chota Chama stepped up and made no mistake from the spot to put Singinda in the lead for the first time in the match.The Zambian international also scored Singinda’s only goal in the 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Idriss Diomande put the icing on the cake with a third goal in the 75 minute with a well headed finish.
Singida Black Stars FC went on to qualify on a 4-2 goal aggregate and now join other teams like Azam FC (Tanzania), ZESCO FC (Zambia), Maniema Fc (DR Congo), USM Alger (Algeria), San Pedro (Ivory Coast) and Olympique de Safi (Morocco) in the group stage.
