Written by Peris WambuKenya sports betting writer
Published 27 October 2026
Tusker FC are out of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-1 draw with Singida Black Stars in Dar es Salaam on Sunday. Their exit means more than another early continental exit; it is another setback for Kenyan clubs trying to make a mark in Africa.
The Brewers were eliminated in the second preliminary round, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars. Tusker lost the first leg 1-0 in Nairobi a week earlier, which left them chasing the tie in Dar es Salaam.
On Sunday, they managed a 1-1 draw in the return leg. It was a spirited response, but not enough to overturn the deficit, and Singida Black Stars advanced.
A familiar pattern for Kenyan clubs
The result extends a frustrating record for Kenyan teams in continental competition. Apart from Nairobi United last season, early elimination has been the norm since Gor Mahia reached the Confederation Cup quarter-finals in 2019. That run remains the benchmark for Kenyan clubs in Africa.
What Tusker missed out on
For Tusker, the cost goes beyond pride. Progressing would have meant tougher opposition, valuable experience for the squad and a bigger platform to showcase their players. It would also have brought better financial rewards, which are hard to come by in the local league.
The loss also raises familiar questions about preparation and squad depth, and about the gap between Kenyan clubs and their continental rivals.
Tusker will now turn their attention to domestic competition, hoping to recover quickly. For Kenyan football as a whole, the search for a team that can break the continental drought goes on.
