The score draw gives Sfaxien an advantage before the return leg in Tunisia two weeks later.

Simba Marumo gave Platinum the lead in the 12th minute and Dingaan Masanabo added the second before the break.

Ghanaian Opoku Agyemang reduced the deficit in the 53rd minute before Chaker Bargaoui equalized for Sfaxien 20 minutes later.

Sudanese side Al-Merreikh also followed in Sfaxien's footsteps and came from behind to hold hosts Olympique Khouribga who took the lead through Brahim Bezghoudi and Guinean Mohamed Camara.

However, goals from captain Faisal Agab and Megahed Mohamed gave Merreikh a precious 2-2 away draw.

Elsewhere, Malian side Djoliba held Club Africain of Tunisia to a goalless draw at home.