By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Bendel Insurance and RS Berkane battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second round clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday night.
Bendel Insurance took the lead through Imade Osarenkhoe in the 28th minute.
The lead lasted just 10 minutes before Hamza El Moussaoui equalised for the visitors.
Bendel Insurance regained the lead through Vincent Augustus five minutes after the hour mark.
RS Berkane fought back and levelled again courtesy of Mohamed El Morabit’s strike seven minutes from time. READ ALSO:
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The reverse fixture will take place at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in a fortnight.
The winner will proceed to the group stage of the competition.