CAF Confederation Cup: “Qualification is still up for grabs in the first leg, and we will try to secure it” (Mauril Mesack Njoya)

Author: Fiston MOKILIPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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CAF Confederation Cup: “Qualification is still up for grabs in the first leg, and we will try to secure it” (Mauril Mesack Njoya)

AS Maniema Union visit Angola’s Kabuscorp SC on Sunday, October 18, for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Ahead of the match, coach Mauril Mesack Njoya said he was confident in his young squad and determined to secure a good result. He believes qualification can be earned in the first leg and said his players are ready to fight. Maniema Union will need to handle the pressure of playing away by staying mentally strong, compact, and disciplined in defense.

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