Heartland face uphill task in Egypt

For the Nigerian club side that played in the finals of the same competition last year, it is a must win match as they sit precariously on the group table which includes Isamaily of Egypt and JS Kabylie. Despite the strength of the opposition and the low morale in the team’s camp, Heartland players are […]

For the Nigerian club side that played in the finals of the same competition last year, it is a must win match as they sit precariously on the group table which includes Isamaily of Egypt and JS Kabylie.

Despite the strength of the opposition and the low morale in the team’s camp, Heartland players are confident of a good result against Al Ahly today as their coach Samson Siasia spent his first session in Egypt in the gym.

The team arrived in Cairo on Thursday evening to a calm and cautious reception offered by the hosts but still very up-beat about their chances in the game.

The Nigerian side, third in the group with 4 points, can haul themselves back into contention with a win against the former champions in Sunday’s game.

Media Officer Cajetan Nkwopara says it is 50-50.

“Although we trail Ahly by one point, there is still a fifty-fifty chance to progress in the competition.

“Any one of the contending three teams in Group B can still qualify alongside Algerian side, JS Kabylie who already top the group with 10 points but that will depend so much on the result of Sunday’s game,” he said.

The CAF Champions League Group B, second leg game will come up by 18h00 Nigerian time at the Cairo International Stadium.