AS FAR must beat CO Korhogo to reach CAF Confederation Cup group stage

AS FAR face a decisive home second leg against CO de Korhogo on Sunday evening, with a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage at stake. The match begins at 19:00 Moroccan time, after the teams drew 0-0 in the first match of the second qualifying round.

Neither side was able to gain an advantage in the opening meeting, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture. AS FAR now need a victory in front of their home supporters to secure qualification, while the Ivorian club will aim to extend its continental campaign.

The Moroccan side will have a full squad available and the benefit of playing at home. Those factors could work in AS FAR’s favour, but they must turn their expected control of the match into a clear advantage on the pitch.

Creating and converting chances will be central to the outcome. AS FAR will need to show greater efficiency in the final third after failing to score in the first leg, while also avoiding the kind of defensive lapse that could allow CO de Korhogo to threaten.

CO de Korhogo’s priority will be to withstand the pressure from the hosts and make the most of any opportunities that arise. A win after 90 minutes will send either team through to the group stage.

If the second leg also ends in a draw, the two sides could be separated by a penalty shootout, in accordance with the competition regulations.