The coach of AS Maniema Union, Papy Kimoto, affirmed, Sunday, December 29, that his players are ready to face AS FAR of Morocco, traveling to Kenitra Stadium, in a match of the 4th day of the Champions League of the CAF.
He made these assertions after the match his club played against AC Kuya, at the Martyrs stadium, in Kinshasa.
« So far, we haven’t lost anything yet. Nobody won us. We will go with the same aim of not compromising our chances of qualification. We are looking for victory or a draw “, he said.
This Congolese technician also assured that he had well prepared his framework.
« We got the internationals back, we wanted to play a match (against AC Kuya Sport, 3-2, NLDR) before playing AS FAR. Before that, we had not played in the league since November 30 (against AC Rangers, 1-2, NLDR). But we miss the rhythm. We will have a big week to prepare for this match with the entire squad. », said Grandpa Kimoto.
Only Dieumerci Lupini is announced as being withdrawn, he who was replaced by Abedi Lina in the A’ national team, during the CHAN 2024 qualifiers.
AS Manien Union is traveling to Morocco with 24 players.
Currently, AS Maniema Union is 3rd in group B with 3 points ahead of Raja Casablanca from Morocco who has 1 point. AS FAR from Morocco and Mamelodi Sundonws are 1st and 2nd respectively, with 5 points.
In the first leg, AS Maniema was held by AS FAR, Saturday December 14, with a score of one goal everywhere, at the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa.
