CAF CL: Defiant Johnson Smith Plots Audacious Qualification Despite First Leg Defeat
Asante Kotoko SC interim manager Johnson Smith remains confident of overturning his first leg reverse in the 2020/21 CAF Champions League ahead of the return leg in Sudan.
The Ghanaian side suffered a 0-1 defeat at home to Al Hilal thanks to a lone goal from Vinny Kibongona but their manager urged followers to rally behind them ahead of the winner takes all return leg.
An unconvincing performances at the Accra Sports stadium all but pinned the Porcupine Warriors to the exit doors of Africa’s premier inter club championship.
“We are psyching the boys after yesterday’s defeat,there are more games to come.The next game is the most Important.
We struggle in games at the Accra sports stadium.
The Al Hilal side is matured and very disciplined.
I believe we will get a positive result and qualify in Omdurman”, Johnson Smith told West Gold Radio.
Asante Kotoko SC will need an emphatic 2-0 win in Sudan to book a place in the money zone of the 2020/21 CAF Champions League.
