CAF Champions League: Petro de Luanda sack head coach João Pedro Sousa after Scottland FC defeat

Angolan giants Petro de Luanda have sacked head coach João Pedro Sousa following their 2-0 defeat by Zimbabwean side Scottland FC in the CAF Champions League, with the decision coming as earlier reported by AfricaSoccer.com.

The club have decided to part ways with the Portuguese tactician after the disappointing result left them facing a difficult task in their bid to progress to the next round of the continental competition.

Sousa’s departure comes at a crucial moment for Petro de Luanda, who are preparing for the return leg of their second-round preliminary tie against Scottland FC this weekend.

The Angolan side will have to overturn a two-goal deficit on home soil to keep their hopes of advancing in the competition alive.

The defeat against Scottland FC has increased the pressure on Petro de Luanda, one of Angola’s most prominent clubs, as they seek to maintain their status among the leading sides in African football.

Petro will now have to prepare for the decisive return fixture amid uncertainty over the team’s technical leadership following Sousa’s departure.

The club’s immediate priority will be to find a way to respond to the first-leg setback and deliver a performance capable of keeping their Champions League campaign on track.

Scottland FC, meanwhile, will travel to Angola with a two-goal advantage and the opportunity to secure progression to the next stage of the competition.

Petro de Luanda’s response in the return leg will be closely watched as they attempt to recover from the defeat and avoid an early exit from Africa’s premier club competition.