Durban City FC carry a narrow lead into their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round second leg against Rukinzo this Saturday. The South African side won the home leg 1-0 last weekend, a result that extends their unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions.
That form, which reads WDWDD, includes two wins and three draws and has lifted the club to eighth in the Premier Soccer League standings. They have taken six points from their opening five domestic fixtures. The single-goal cushion from the first leg means the tie remains finely balanced ahead of the trip to Burundi.
Building on a solid foundation
Head coach Fadlu Davids has built a team difficult to beat, conceding only twice in the league this season. The clean sheet against Rukinzo was their third in the last five outings, following stalemates against Stellenbosch and Golden Arrows. The defensive solidity provides a platform for the second leg, where avoiding defeat would see them progress.
Davids is expected to have a full squad available for selection, with no new injury concerns reported following the domestic draw with Stellenbosch. The team's recent away form, including a 2-0 victory at Kruger United last month, will give them confidence for the journey.
The match kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 13 September. A draw or any kind of victory would see Durban City advance to the next stage of continental competition.
