23 -August- 2024
CAF Confederation Cup:
1st Qualifying Round: 2nd Leg
Al Hilal Benghazi vs Kitara FC
8PM EAT
Benina Martyrs Stadium
Kitara FC will need to turn around the two goal deficit in their second leg of CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round against Al Hilal Benghazi at Benina Stadium tonight.
Brian Ahebwa and Denis Omedi netted twice for Kitara FC in the second half but their goals were not enough for the Royals as they lost 2-3 in the first leg.
Al Hilal Benghazi led 2-0 in the first half before adding the third goal from the spot to ensure they carry an advantage into the tie.
However, the Royals skipper Maxwell Owachigiu still believes they can turn the tie around.
“We have to believe that there is still an opportunity for us and we shall go into the game determined,” said Maxwell.
“A positive character and display from the moment we kick the ball will be crucial, we have to score early and also defend better and see how things go. Our opponents will also come wanting to kill off the game quickly but we are ready to fight and leave everything on that pitch.”
Kitara are aiming to make it to the next qualifying stage where they will meet Egypt’s Al Masry FC.
Should the Royals pass this test, it will be a historical one for them.
Team News:
Chrispas Kusiima is suspended from this game after picking up a red card in the first leg last Friday.
Farouk Yawe will make his full debut on the continent when he starts between the posts for Kitara FC tonight.
Note:
The game will be shown live on FUFA TV at 8pm.