Monrovia – Reigning Liberian Champions FC Fassell have departed Monrovia for Algeria ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League preliminary second-leg clash with MC Algers.
By Jaheim T. Tumu | [email protected] | Accra, Ghana
The Soccer Missionaries are currently in transit through Accra, Ghana, before flying to Turkey en route to Algeria with a full delegation that includes players, technical staff, and journalists.
Fassell played to a goalless draw against the Algerian champions in the first leg at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture.
A win or a scoring draw this weekend in Algiers will be enough to secure their passage to the second Preliminary Round of Africa’s Premier Club Competition.
Coach: “No Favorite in the Return Match”
Speaking after the first leg, head coach Amir Alagić dismissed suggestions that the North African side hold the upper hand.
“This is a fifty-fifty situation,” Alagić told reporters. “With all due respect to MC Alger, I don’t believe anyone is a favorite in the away match.”
However, the Bosnian tactician admitted that his side is still wrestling with pre-season fatigue, which he believes tilted the balance in favor of their opponents during the first encounter.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Tijan Savage, Armah Moore, Ibrahim Coulibaly
Defenders: Josephus Mantor, Karcelo Tokpahzee, Titus Yeah, Motton Sayon, Jacob Sailee, Louis Jata, Sekou Kamara, Solomon Grimes, Ayoub Elkaouye
Midfielders: Theo Nimely, Zah Rahan Kranger, Lawrence Kumeh, Mustafa Zerzif, Josiah Cea, Ndene Cisse
Forwards: Victor Mansaray, Emmanuel Baidoo, Delton Kollie, Franklin Vambo, Otalis Sie, Ezekiel Koon, Mark Paye
Technical Staff: Amir Alagić (Head Coach), Matthew Julutweh (Deputy Coach), Edwin Kai (Goalkeeper Coach), Ghassane El Barhami (Physical Trainer), Victoria Geeplay-Lewis (Administrative Manager), Daniel Dee Wright & David Roberts (Medics), Vitalis Sie (Equipment Manager)
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