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CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats Ahead of CAF Match

CS Sfaxien host Shooting Stars on 13 September 2026 in Sfax in the CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC. This second-leg tie comes in the early stages of the continental campaign, where progression is crucial for both clubs’ ambitions in Africa’s secondary club competition.

With only one leg played so far in this qualifier, the stakes are clear: CS Sfaxien must overturn a deficit on home soil, while Shooting Stars aim to defend their advantage and complete the job away from home. This preview looks in depth at CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars stats, focusing on the existing head-to-head record, the limited but telling timeline of meetings, and the early-season form in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that CS Sfaxien and Shooting Stars have met once so far in competitive action in the CAF Confederation Cup.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • CS Sfaxien wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Shooting Stars wins: 1

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars timeline in official competition currently consists of a single fixture in the CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round. That first leg was played on 5 September 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, giving the Nigerian side home advantage to open the tie.

On 5 September 2026, Shooting Stars defeated CS Sfaxien 1-0 in Ibadan in the CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round. The score at half-time was 1-0 to Shooting Stars, and the match finished 1-0 after 90 minutes. That result established a narrow but significant lead for Shooting Stars heading into the return leg in Sfax.

With such a short shared history, the rivalry is still being written. However, the existing CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars timeline already underlines how tight this matchup can be: only one goal has separated the sides so far, and every detail of the second leg will shape how this emerging continental pairing is perceived going forward.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are limited but still offer a clear statistical snapshot of how the tie has unfolded to date.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: CS Sfaxien 0 - 1 Shooting Stars
  • Average Goals per Match: CS Sfaxien 0.00 vs Shooting Stars 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At CS Sfaxien's stadium: 0 matches played here — CS Sfaxien won 0 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Shooting Stars's stadium: 1 match played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), CS Sfaxien won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 5 September 2026: Shooting Stars 1-0 CS Sfaxien (Half-time: 1-0) – CAF Confederation Cup, 1st Preliminary Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CS Sfaxien Matches Results and Stats

For CS Sfaxien, the CAF Confederation Cup campaign in 2026 is just underway, and the season to date consists of a single away fixture in this 1st Preliminary Round. That match ended in a 1-0 defeat at Shooting Stars, with CS Sfaxien failing to score and conceding once. Defensively, they allowed one goal on the road, while in attack they are yet to register their first goal of the competition, underlining the need for a more incisive performance in front of their home support in Sfax.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter the second leg with a perfect early record in the CAF Confederation Cup this season. Their campaign so far is defined by the 1-0 home win over CS Sfaxien in Ibadan in the 1st Preliminary Round. That result delivered three points in their only match played, with one goal scored and none conceded, highlighting both an effective attack on home soil and a clean sheet that gives them a platform to manage the away leg in Sfax.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical record between CS Sfaxien and Shooting Stars is currently narrow but decisive: one match, one win for Shooting Stars, and a 1-0 aggregate advantage heading into the second leg in Sfax. The head-to-head stats show Shooting Stars with the only goal in the tie so far and a clean sheet from the first leg in Ibadan, while CS Sfaxien have yet to score in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup. With no prior meetings beyond this 1st Preliminary Round, broader trends are limited, but the existing numbers suggest a finely balanced contest where CS Sfaxien must improve their attacking output at home to overturn the deficit, and Shooting Stars will look to build on a solid defensive platform to protect or extend their lead.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.

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