With both sides already out of contention to qualify for the knockout rounds, there was nothing for either side to play for.

The result saw Stellies end the evening in fourth place in Group C with five points from six games and Singida in third, also with five points.

CR Belouizdad ended the group stage as leaders with 15 points, ahead of Otoho d'Oyo on nine points.

Stellies had started the tie well with Mosa Lebusa drawing a super save from Black Stars goalkeeper Amas Obasogie with a powerful header in the 27th minute.

Thapelo Mokobodi then fired over from a set-piece before Henri Stanic directed his 13th-minute header wide of the target.

Langelihle Phili then really should have put the home side ahead with his effort on 41 minutes but dallied on the ball before Muzomuhle Khanyi was crowded out on the rebound.

There was a strong chance for Khalud Aucho at the other end, but he put his header over the crossbar, while the half ended with Stellies reduced to ten men with Asekho Tiwani shown a second yellow card for a strong challenge.

Ashley Cupido was first in with a chance at the start of the second period with a shot he put wide of the post, while Ibrahim Imoro was denied by Sage Stephens in the 52nd minute as Black Stars put some pressure on their opponents.

Stephens was then in the action moments later to keep out a Joseph Guede shot after the player broke through on goal.

Stellies continued to look for a winner, with Omega Mdaka as close as anyone to finding the target just after the hour mark.

But it was the away team who finished stronger, with Stephens kept busy with a super save to deny Deus Kaseke from long range.

Stellies are next in action at home to Magesi at the Danie Craven Stadium on Wednesday.

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