Kenya Police FC faces a daunting task in their CAF Champions League quest as they travel to Benghazi, Libya, to face Al-Hilal Omdurman. The Kenyan side trails 1-0 from the first leg and needs a significant performance to overturn the deficit and advance to the lucrative group stage.
The Challenge Ahead
Al-Hilal secured a crucial away goal in Nairobi, putting Kenya Police in a difficult position. The Sudanese giants, unable to play at home, have adopted Benghazi as their temporary home ground and will be looking to defend their lead. Coach Etienne Ndiyaragijje's men must win by at least two goals to advance, or by one goal to force extra time. A 1-0 victory would lead to extra time and potentially penalties, while any other scoreline in Al-Hilal's favour would see the Law Enforcers eliminated on the away goals rule.
Tactical Battle
Al-Hilal are expected to adopt a defensive, counter-attacking approach, aiming to protect their aggregate lead. Kenya Police, who dominated possession in the first leg but failed to score, need to be clinical in front of goal and avoid defensive errors. The first leg saw Adama Coulibaly punish a single defensive error from Charles Ouma, giving Al-Hilal the advantage.
Other CAF Fixtures
Meanwhile, other CAF Inter-Club matches are also taking place. Power Dynamos of Zambia are aiming to progress against Vipers of Uganda, while Asante Kotoko of Ghana face a tough challenge against Wydad AC of Morocco in the Confederation Cup. Zamalek of Egypt are in a strong position after a dominant win over Dekedda of Somalia.
All eyes will be on Kenya Police FC as they strive to make history and secure a place in the CAF Champions League group stage. Can they overcome the odds and pull off a major upset in Benghazi?