It seems that AS Douanes of Lomé faced a significant defeat in Morocco against Widad Athletic of Casablanca, losing 3-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup round of 16. Despite this defeat, Togolese defender Zangaba Abass appears optimistic and refuses to acknowledge elimination at this stage.
Abass highlighted that the team defended itself as best as possible and faced challenges, including playing with a numerical disadvantage after the exclusion of Tamekloe Apélété for 75 minutes due to two yellow cards. Abass also mentioned that even the penalty awarded to the opposition was questionable.
AS Douanes had initially qualified for the round of 16 due to the withdrawal of Mogas 90 from Benin. The return match against Widad Athletic of Casablanca is scheduled for April 7, and it seems the team is determined to turn things around and advance in the competition. The player’s confidence and optimism suggest a resilient spirit within the team despite the initial setback. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the return leg.
