The opening leg of the 2013 CAF Confederation Cup final is set to feature CS Sfaxien against Tout Puissant Mazembe on November 23 in Tunis. In Radès, the Tunisian team aims to establish a comfortable lead before the decisive return match in DR Congo on November 30.
Expressing their intentions, the Mazembe side, led by coach Patrice Carteron and motivated by players like Eric Nkulukuta, is determined to seize a significant advantage in the first encounter. Nkulukuta, the Congolese right-back, is confident and believes that the team is in good spirits.
Speaking on the club’s official website, Nkulukuta acknowledges the challenges of a final but emphasizes the group’s focus and preparation for the match in Tunis. He highlights the importance of defensive strength and strategic attacks to counter CS Sfaxien’s offensive threats. Despite anticipating a heated atmosphere on and off the field, Nkulukuta expresses the team’s familiarity with challenging environments and their determination to secure the CAF Cup trophy.