Nsoatreman FC faced a tough 2-0 defeat against Algerian side CS Constantine in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon.

This result leaves the Ghanaian FA Cup champions with a difficult challenge as they head into the return leg in Algeria.

CS Constantine's striker Zakaria Benchaa was the standout performer, scoring twice in the first half.

His first goal came in the 12th minute after a brilliant solo effort, while his second followed in the 27th minute, extending his team's lead to 2-0.

Nsoatreman FC showed improvement in the second half, creating several opportunities but failing to break down Constantine's resilient defense.

The loss means the Ghanaian side now faces the difficult task of overturning a two-goal deficit in the second leg, set to be played at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium next Sunday in Algeria.

A victory on aggregate would propel Nsoatreman to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup, a prestigious milestone in their continental journey.

The team will need a standout performance in Algeria to keep their hopes alive and continue their African campaign.