AS Real de Bamako produced a superb first-half display to take a 3-0 lead against Esperance Sportive de Zarzis in Tunis on Saturday.
The Malians made the perfect start in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, breaking the deadlock through Fousseyni Tangara.
Wearing the number 12 shirt, Tangara caught the Tunisian defence off guard to put the visitors in front early on.
AS Real continued to exploit their chances with impressive efficiency, with striker Andre Kamate then taking centre stage.
The number 20 struck twice in quick succession, beating the ES Zarzis defence on both occasions to complete his double before half-time.
AS Real controlled the opening period and went into the interval with a commanding 3-0 advantage.
The result leaves the Malian side in a strong position in their bid to reach the group stage. ES Zarzis will need a remarkable second-half response if they are to recover in the tie.