Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Algerian giants MC Alger have arrived in Cameroon ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League second-round clash against Colombe du Sud this Sunday, October 19.
The “Mouloudia” delegation landed in Yaoundé on Thursday evening and will complete their final preparations at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium, which will host Sunday’s first leg.
In a strange sight, each member of the playing staff of the Algerian side carried a pillow.
Per experience, teams usually travel with pillows when they suspect their host could play foul on their lodging facilities.
The tie could prove decisive in the race for a place in the prestigious group stage of Africa’s top club competition.
MC Alger, led by head coach Rulani Mokwoena, come into the contest on a strong run after comfortably overcoming AS Douanes of Niger in the previous round. The South African tactician has brought structure, intensity and a modern tactical edge to the Algerian side, who are among the favourites to progress.
Their opponents, Colombe du Sud, guided by Richard Towa, are enjoying a remarkable continental campaign. The Cameroonian club impressed in the earlier rounds with their solid defensive organisation, anchored by goalkeeper Edouard Sombang, who has kept two clean sheets in as many games.
Captain Randy Kwalar, scorer against Senegal’s Jaraaf, will once again be central to Colombe’s attacking hopes. Towa has urged his players to stay composed and clinical as they chase a historic group-stage qualification — a feat achieved by only two Cameroonian clubs in the past decade.
While MC Alger boast experience and depth, they will be wary of Colombe’s energy and home support in Yaoundé.
Kick-off at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), with both teams aware that Sunday’s result could set the tone for the decisive return leg in Algiers next week.
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