Remo Stars have acclimated to the Molai Al-Hassan Stadium in Rabat, setting the stage for their crucial CAF Champions League second-leg clash against AS FAR at 9 PM Nigerian time.
After a hard-fought 2-1 win in the first leg, the Nigerian side faces a formidable challenge to secure their spot in the next round.
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Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has acknowledged the challenge that lies ahead, emphasizing the need for his team to improve their finishing and remain composed under pressure. “We are not going there to sit back,” Ogunmodede stated, underlining the importance of being clinical in front of goal
The first leg saw Captain Junior Nduka and Sodiq Ismail deliver crucial goals, with Ismail’s diving header sealing the victory.
However, AS FAR’s away goal has made the task tougher for Remo Stars, who must now manage the hostile atmosphere in Rabat while also trying to score an all-important away goal.
Remo Stars will be entering the match with the memory of their previous encounters with AS FAR, where they were knocked out in 2022. With this in mind, the team is focused on breaking their past barriers and making history by advancing to the group stages of the CAF Champions League.
As the team familiarizes themselves with the stadium in Rabat, all eyes will be on how they handle the pressure and execute their game plan in this crucial fixture.
