The Black Bulls are counting down to Sunday's 9pm clash against Al Masry of Egypt, in the second round of Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup. Tonight, at 7pm, the team will take to the pitch at the Zimpeto National Stadium for the fifth and final training session before the match.
After a series of intense training sessions, including those held on Wednesday and last night, Hélder Duarte's team takes to the field to consolidate their preparation for the game. The good news for the "bulls" is the return of goalkeeper Ernani and forward Victor, both recovered from injuries, which expands Tchumene's options for the match.
With the team working at full strength, the pressure is high after the defeat in the first round against Zamalek in Cairo. A victory against Al Masry is crucial to avoid complicating the national champions' chances, who are seeking a place in the next phase of the competition.
This game will be played at night, following a change in schedule due to security concerns related to post-election protests in the country. The change, from 3 pm to 9 pm, aims to avoid transferring the match to Mbombela Stadium in South Africa.
This is a historic moment for Black Bulls, who, after overcoming opponents such as Alizé Fort from Comoros and AS Otohô from Congo, have reached the group stage of the CAF Cup. With this unprecedented presence in the competition, the team hopes to secure a place in the following stages, following in the footsteps of other Mozambican teams that have already shone in the African club competitions.
