The 1994 African Cup Winners' Cup finalists, Tusker FC, have secured smooth passage to the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup after edging Sudanese side Al-Ahli Wad Medani 1-0 courtesy of a sumptuous finish from Chris Erambo to progress 3-2 on aggregate.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Brewers arrived in the second leg carrying only an away goal advantage after surrendering a 2-0 first-half lead, to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against the reigning Sudan Cup champions.STARS ABROAD: Vyner endures heavy Wrexham defeat as Ouma remains sidelined in PolandJulien Mette's side will now face the winner between Tanzanian outfit Singida Black Stars and South Sudanese side Al-Ghazal, with the winner earning a lucrative ticket to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.The visitors started brightly as both sides looked for an early breakthrough, but it was Tusker who created the first clear opening inside five minutes.Ian Simiyu orchestrated a swift counter-attack before whipping a dangerous ball into the box, where Stephen Etyang' rose to meet it. His header, however, was punched away by Al Ahli goalkeeper Mohammed Abdallah.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952581##Fabian Adikiny then tried his luck from distance, but defender Rami Abdallah threw himself in the way of the former Murang’a Seal midfielder’s goal-bound effort.Al Ahli responded with a spell of pressure, with Maaz Kandani forcing John Otieno into a block before Wagdi Awad sent a teasing delivery into the Tusker box that was dealt with by captain Aboud Omar.Tusker went close again in the 15th minute following a neat combination involving Etyang' and Aboubakar Doumbia. Doumbia released Simiyu into the box, but the former Nzoia Sugar FC attacker could only roll his effort wide with his weaker left foot.Former Kenya U20 forward elated ahead of FKFPL debut with Nairobi UnitedAl Ahli quickly responded, with Ibrahim Camara testing the Tusker defence after Assan Gibba picked him out from the left, but John Otieno produced an important block.Simiyu was presented with another opportunity moments later when Etyang' delivered into the box, but he failed to make the required connection.The Sudanese side continued to threaten, with Camara narrowly missing the target after Wagdi’s long ball fell kindly for him inside the box.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952650##Tusker grew into the contest as the half progressed. Victor Mbaoma came within inches of breaking the deadlock on the half-hour mark after Tom Teka picked him out, but his controlled volley missed narrowly.Three minutes later, Stephen Etyang delivered a well-weighted ball towards Mbaoma, whose header also drifted just wide.John Otieno then almost opened the scoring when he met Erambo’s corner, but his effort flew inches past the upright.Harambee Stars defender terminates contract with troubled Tunisian clubCamara had the final chance of the half, forcing Otieno into a sliding clearance as the two teams went into the break level.The second half began at a slower tempo, although Tusker quickly threatened through Simiyu.Erambo initiated the move from midfield before finding Etyang, who combined with Mbaoma to set up Simiyu. The Harambee Stars midfielder opened his body but saw his effort strike the goalkeeper’s arm.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952681##Al Ahli nearly punished Tusker at the other end five minutes later when Wagdi’s long ball picked out Camara. The forward’s back-pedalling header beat goalkeeper Perrauld Ndinga but drifted narrowly wide.Tusker finally broke the deadlock just past the hour mark.Etyang' produced a pinpoint long ball into the path of Erambo, who took it in his stride before opening up his body and delicately guiding the ball beyond the advancing Mohammed Abdallah with his right foot.Former Gor Mahia forward Lwasa finds new home in AngolaThe goal gave Tusker a 3-2 aggregate advantage and put them firmly in control of the tie.The Brewers almost doubled their lead six minutes later when Mbaoma stepped up for a free-kick after Simiyu had been fouled, but his effort clipped the roof of the net.Al Ahli refused to surrender and came close to restoring parity in the 70th minute when Rami Abdallah’s throw found Wagdi Awad. His first-time effort appeared destined for the net, but Tusker goalkeeper Perrauld reacted sharply to punch the ball away.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952666##The visitors continued pushing, with substitute Khalid Mustafa wasting another opportunity after pouncing on a loose clearance before firing wide.Tusker had chances to put the tie beyond doubt late on, with substitute Erick Kapaito getting onto Doumbia’s pass, but his left-footed attempt failed to trouble the Al Ahli goalkeeper.The Sudanese side threw bodies forward in the closing stages, but Tusker remained composed to see out the contest and secure a 1-0 victory on the evening.Gor Mahia forward part of FKFPL trio selected in Uganda Cranes squad for AFCON qualifiersThe result sends the Brewers through to the second preliminary round on a 3-2 aggregate scoreline, where they will face the winner of the first preliminary-round tie between Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars and South Sudan’s Al-Ghazal FC.