FC San-Pedro target first-leg lead against FC Nouadhibou in CAF Champions League

FC San-Pedro will look to use home advantage when they host FC Nouadhibou in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The match will be played at the Stade Laurent Pokou in Cote d’Ivoire, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The Ivorian champions are aiming to secure a positive result before the return fixture in Mauritania and put themselves in a stronger position to progress.

FC San-Pedro came through a closely contested previous round against Nigerian side Rivers United. The two teams drew 1-1 in the first leg and 2-2 in the return, according to the information provided, allowing the Ivorian club to continue its continental campaign.

Their next challenge is a FC Nouadhibou side also targeting a place in the following round. FC San-Pedro will need to improve their attacking efficiency against the Mauritanian team while maintaining their defensive organisation.

Franck Amos Yoan is expected to be one of the key players for the home side. The striker could have an important role as FC San-Pedro seek the advantage they want to take into the second meeting.

The return leg is scheduled to take place in Mauritania on 25 October.