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Remo Stars ready for Champions League showdown as CAF announce referee for ASFAR clash


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CAF has revealed the referee for the crucial second-leg encounter between Morocco’s ASFAR and Nigeria’s Remo Stars.

Last weekend in Ikenne, the Sky Blue Stars secured a 2-1 victory over the Moroccan side in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round.

Captain Junior Nduka and right-back Ismail Sadiq scored beautiful headers in between an ASFAR goal as the Nigerians took the advantage into the second leg.

Junior Nduka (C) celebrate goal against ASFAR in Ikenne in CAF Champions League preliminary first leg clash. (Image: Remo Stars SC)

With the return leg set for Sunday in Rabat, all eyes are on the decisive clash. CAF announced on Thursday that Benin Republic national Adissa Abdul Raphiou Ligali will officiate the match. The Nigerian team heads into the game needing at least a draw to advance to the next round.

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For ASFAR, only a victory will see them progress in the competition. Remo Stars will be counting on their solid first-leg performance and strategic gameplay to hold their ground.

Remo Stars prepare for tough ASFAR test

Interestingly, video from Remo Stars training yesterday night saw the team rehearse with fans noise being played from speakers. This is to get the players mentally ready ahead of the expectations in front of the Moroccan fans in Rabat.

Remo Stars and ASFAR’s CAF Champions League second leg game will be officiated by Benin Rep. referee Adissa Abdul Raphiou Ligali. (Image: Remo Stars SC on X)

The Moroccan team, on the other hand, will be determined to overturn the deficit in front of their home crowd.

And now, the stage is set for a tense battle in Rabat, where the stakes couldnā€™t be higher for both teams. Remo Stars are indeed confident in their ability to maintain their advantage, while ASFAR will be pushing for a comeback.

As the anticipation builds, fans from both sides are preparing for what could be a defining moment in their clubā€™s season. The outcome of this match will determine who moves forward in Africa’s premier club competition.

With everything on the line, Sunday’s showdown in Rabat is sure to be a thrilling spectacle.


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