ASEC Mimosas takes flight from Abidjan this Tuesday, February 27, embarking on a journey to Casablanca to clash with the formidable Moroccan team, Wydad.
Positioned at the summit of Group B and having already secured a coveted spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, ASEC Mimosas charts its course to Morocco to conclude the initial round in grandeur.
Scheduled to engage in a spirited contest against their Wydad counterparts on Saturday, March 2, the Ivorian contingent is set to commence their expedition on this Tuesday evening.
According to official club communiqués, the Ivorian squad is poised to depart in the wee hours of Wednesday, taking flight at 4:15 a.m. to touch down in Casablanca at 9:40 a.m. (local time).
Upon arrival in the bustling Moroccan capital, the athletes of ASEC Mimosas are slated to remain until Friday before making the final leg of their journey to Marrakech, where they will face WAC on Saturday at 4 p.m. GMT at the Marrakech Stadium.
It is worth recalling that in the initial encounter, the Ivorian champions exhibited their prowess, clinching victory over their counterparts with a slender margin of 1-0.
The impending challenge will see them strive for a repeat triumph against WAC, who currently stands with 6 points in the competition.
As the prestigious CAF Champions League unfolds, ASEC Mimosas, with its legacy of success, aims to continue its triumphant journey, blending skill and determination in pursuit of continental glory.
The forthcoming clash with Wydad promises to be a riveting spectacle as the Ivorian champions aim to assert their dominance on the grand stage of African football.