ES Sétif from Algeria is set to travel to Congo to face AC Léopards de Dolisie in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The French coach of ES Sétif, Hubert Velud, acknowledges the challenges ahead, especially after his team suffered two significant defeats in the Algerian Cup and the championship just before this crucial match. Velud is aware that doubt may have set in, but he believes his team has the resources to recover. However, ES Sétif will face this tough mission without two key players, as scorer Mohamed Amine Aoudia is doubtful due to an injury, and defensive midfielder Amir Karaoui did not make the trip due to an administrative problem. AC Léopards de Dolisie, the reigning champions of the last edition of the African Confederation Cup, present a formidable challenge for ES Sétif. The Congolese club secured their first continental title last year by defeating Malian club Djoliba AC in the final.
CAF/CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: DIFFICULT MISSION FOR ES SÉTIF
