This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.
Bandari FC coach Bernard Mwalala is optimistic about his team's chances of upsetting Horoya of Guinea in the CAF Confederation Cup return match on Sunday at Kasarani, Nairobi.
Published on October 29, 2019, the match's outcome was a 4-2 loss for Bandari FC in Conakry, Guinea, with Horoya's Aristide Bance scoring a hat-trick in the 1st, 50th, and 67th minutes, and Dramane Nikiema adding the fourth in the 16th minute.
However, Bandari FC's Hassan Abdallah and William Wardi scored a goal each in the 28th and 45th minutes, respectively, to put the tie at 2-2 at half-time.
"It will be an uphill battle, but we have the class and firepower to turn the tables around in our favor," said Mwalala in a post-match interview.
"We need to go for quick two goals to 'kill' the match. We know our opponents' danger men," Mwalala added, emphasizing the importance of scoring away goals, which they did.
Bandari FC is determined to book a place in the lucrative group stage of the prestigious continental club competition and believes finishing the job at home can make this a reality.
"We need to be in top form and beat them convincingly and avoid conceding on home soil," Mwalala said.
"Horoya will come to Kenya to defend their win and will be under pressure. If we can score two goals away, it means we can score more at home. There is no need to panic. We are going to knock out these guys," he added.
