Battle for quarterfinals continues CAF Confederation Cup preview

WINDHOEK, FEB 27 – Matchday 4 of the 2018/19 CAF Confederation Cup will see the battle for quarterfinal berths continue unabated, with eight matches to be played across the continent on Sunday, 3 March.

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The day’s action begins with three afternoon games, as AS Otoho look to bring themselves back into contention in Group A with a home match against Hassania Agadir; Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers will look for revenge over Etoile du Sahel when the teams meet for a Group B match at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium; and Nkana FC could move to within touching distance of the last eight if they complete a ‘double’ over Group C rivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Al-Hilal player Carlos Eduardo celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champions Cup soccer match between Al-Hilal and Al Ettehad Al Sakandary at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 February 2019. EPA/Ahmed Yosri

The early evening games sees CS Sfaxien looking to continue their dominance of Group B with a win in Ouagadougou against Salitas; Al Hilal will fancy their chances of defeating Group C rivals Zesco United after holding the Zambians 1-1 in Ndola last weekend; and Petro Atletico will host a Zamalek side still searching for their first win in Group D.

Al-Zamalek playeres celebrate a goal during the African Champions League (CAF) Round of 32 match between Al-Zamalek and Enugu Rangers at Al-Salam stadium in Cairo, Egypt, 12 March 2017. EPA/KHALED ELFIQI

Group D leaders Gor Mahia face a tough match away to Algeria’s NA Hussein Dey in one of two night matches. The other is a Moroccan derby between RS Berkane and competition title holders Raja Casablanca at the former’s Municipal Stadium.

RSB claimed an emphatic 4-2 away win over the Green Eagles last weekend and completing a ‘double’ over their compatriots may be enough to secure passage into the quarterfinals (depending on the result of the earlier Group A game between Otoho and Agadir).

CAF Confederation Cup fixtures
All times CAT

Sunday 3 March
15:00: AS Otoho v Hassania Agadir ¬
15:00: Enugu Rangers v Etoile du Sahel – LIVE on SS4
15:00: Asante Kotoko v Nkana – LIVE on SS10 & SelGo2
18:00: Salitas v CS Sfaxien
18:00: Al Hilal v Zesco United – LIVE on SS4 & SelGo1
18:00: Petro Atletico v Zamalek – LIVE on Max360
21:00: RS Berkane v Raja Casablanca
21:00: NA Hussein Dey v Gor Mahia – LIVE on SS9 & SelGo1

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