This weekend sees the return matches of the preliminary round of the African Club Cups, including the Champions League clash between Réal Bamako and FAR Rabat. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, with the Moroccans being held at home by the Malian club. Real Bamako holds a slight advantage heading into the second leg.
Confidence remains high among the Malian side, with their mission being to secure at least a goalless draw to ensure progression to the round of 16. The coach of Réal Bamako emphasized that his team will aim for victory, although a draw—either 0-0 or 1-1—would be sufficient to advance.
“There’s a good chance of qualification. In Bamako, we’ll go for the win, but we’ll also be mindful not to lose,” stated the AS Réal coach in an interview with local sports site maliweb.
