CAF Confederation Cup: Welwalo Adigrat to play both ties against Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya

Ethiopian club Welwalo Adigrat have agreed to play their home leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round against Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya.

The decision means both legs of the tie will be played in Tripoli, with Welwalo Adigrat giving up home advantage as they seek to reach the group stage of Africa’s secondary club competition.

The arrangement will see Al Ahli Tripoli play both matches on familiar territory, although the two fixtures will remain separate legs in the contest to determine which side progresses.

The tie is part of the second preliminary round, where clubs must negotiate two-legged encounters to secure qualification for the competition’s group stage.

For Welwalo Adigrat, the challenge will be to overcome their opponents despite playing away from their usual home environment for both matches. The Ethiopian side will need to produce strong performances across the two legs to keep their continental campaign alive.

Al Ahli Tripoli, meanwhile, will have the benefit of playing in their home city for both fixtures as they attempt to advance to the next stage.

The winner over the two legs will secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, taking another step towards competing for continental honours.

Further details about the match dates and the reasons behind the agreement were not provided.