As part of the 5th and penultimate day of the CAF Confederation Cup (CAF Cup), Jaraaf from Dakar is preparing to face ASEC Mimosas from Abidjan in a crucial match. This meeting is of capital importance for the two teams, both looking to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Currently tied on points (5 points each), Jaraaf and ASEC know that a victory during this meeting would offer them a valuable opportunity to get a head start on their direct opponent and move closer to qualification.
The Jaraaf players, under the direction of their coach Malick Daff, will be keen to redeem themselves after their defeat (2-0) in the first leg in Ivory Coast. This time, Almamy Matthew Fall’s teammates are counting on the support of their supporters to turn things around and take their revenge on the Ivorian team.
A victory would be decisive for Jaraaf, not only to strengthen their position in the group, but also to better approach their last group match, a difficult trip to Algeria against USM Alger on the 6th day.
-ASEC Mimosas, for its part, intends to confirm its success in the first leg and take a serious option for qualification, by winning on Senegalese soil. The Ivorian club will be able to count on its tactical discipline and its experience in continental competitions to try to achieve a solid performance against Jaraaf.
This duel therefore promises to be close and intense, with high stakes for both teams. African football fans will have their eyes glued to this meeting which could be decisive for the future of the two clubs in the CAF Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. GMT.
