MedeamaSC will go into the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup in buoyant mood after losing by a lone goal to Libyan side, Al Ittihad of Tripoli in the first leg in Tunisia on Sunday.
A first half strike from El Bulki turned out to be the games only goal which has given the Ghanaian club hope of overturning the goal deficit in the second leg.
The home side, Al Ittihad started the game the brightest in the opening 10 minutes, with the Ghanaian club resulting to counter-attacks in an exciting game.
The North Africans, looked hungrier and their intent was clear after Hasuna went wide after just two minutes.
Striker Bush Naf was handful for the Medeama defenders, using his physical presence and experience to out-muscle defender, Daniel Amoah.
As the first half was drawing to a close in, centre-back Daniel Amoah fouled Bush Naf, and Sudanese referee Mutaz Khairalla pointed to the spot kick.
Midfielder El Bulki elected picked himself after the foul and brilliantly lost goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe who was completely beaten.
Medeama midfielder Malik Akowuah and goal keeper, Goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe put in Man-of-the-match performances to keep the scoreline at a respectable position and a possible task going into the return leg.
Medeama will host the return encounter in Ghana on March 20.
CAF Confed Cup: Medeama Lose 1-0 To Al-Ittihad
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