TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: Pre-match comments ahead of Match Day 5
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Match Day 5 of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is officially underway with a number of interesting ties set to take place between 23 - 25 February.
With a place in the quarter-finals of Africa’s premier club competition at stake, all clubs will be gunning for maximum points to either boost their chances or possibly cement their places in the next phase of the competition
Pre-Match Comments from the coaches and players
Young Africans - CR Belouizdad
Young Africans - Head Coach Miguel Gamondi
“For us it is a crucial match. It is a must win game and we are going to face one of the experienced teams, but we have a good team. Our aim is to win, though it will not easy”
CR Belouizdad - Head Coach Marcos Paqueta
“Our group is very strong, we are going to take it game by game. Young Africans play like our football, it will be tough game. If you want to win you have to perform 100 percent and I hope my players will give it all”
Jwaneng Galaxy – Wydad AC
Jwaneng Galaxy - Thabo Leinanyane (Captain)
“We are more than ready as players and badly want three points as these points will increase our chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. I urge Batswana to come in large numbers to rally behind us”
Jwaneng Galaxy – head Coach Morena Ramoreboli
“This game against Wydad will be like a semi-final and we need these crucial 3 points as the last game will be like a final to us. So, everyone should come and fill the stadium and we won’t disappoint them.”
Wydad AC – Coach Faouzi Benzarti
“We are still in the race. We are here to win, and we will do our best even though we will be playing in extreme hot conditions, but nothing can be done about it.
