The return matches of the 1st round of African club competitions are set to take place this weekend. Here’s an overview of the matchups:
Friday:
- Liga Muçulmana (Mozambique) vs. Lobi Stars (Nigeria): Lobi Stars hold a comfortable 3-1 lead from the first leg.
- Eleven Creators (Mali) vs. Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia): Etoile du Sahel leads 2-1 from the first leg.
- Al Nasr (Libya) vs. FAR Rabat (Morocco): The first match on Libyan soil after Gaddafi’s era.
Saturday:
- Gor Mahia (Kenya) vs. ENPPI (Egypt): ENPPI travels to Kenya; the first leg ended in a draw.
- ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) vs. RCK (Burkina Faso): ASEC Mimosas has a 2-1 lead from the first leg.
Sunday:
- AS Douanes (Togo) vs. WAC (Morocco): AS Douanes aim to overcome a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.
Postponed to April 14:
- LLB Académic (Burundi) vs. DC Metma Pembe (DRC): Postponed due to the death and funerals of three players from DC Metma Pembe.
These matches mark a crucial phase in the competition as teams strive to advance to the next round. The matchups promise excitement and competition as clubs aim to secure their place in the following stages.