AS FAR have not forgotten striker Prince Dube, as he was the one who broke Moroccan hearts in the first meeting between Yanga and AS FAR at the New Amaan Complex, where the Tanzanian side secured a 1-0 victory.
In a few hours, AS FAR will host Yanga in a Group B matchday five encounter at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
This is a match where Yanga head coach Pedro Goncalves may once again rely on Dube to replicate what he did in Zanzibar.
Yanga head into the fixture needing a win to clear their path toward the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League.
There is a strong possibility that Goncalves will make only slight adjustments to the lineup that won the first match in Zanzibar.
It would not be surprising if Dube starts ahead of Depu. The Zimbabwean striker has already faced AS FAR’s defenders and understands their weaknesses.
Other potential changes could be seen in midfield, with Mohamed Damaro expected to start alongside Duke Abuya, while Pacome could feature on the left wing and Maxi Nzengeli on the right.
Pedro may also deploy Allan Okello in the number 10 role to ensure creativity in the final third.
Yanga’s defense is unlikely to change, with Dickson Job, Ibrahim Bacca and Bakari Mwamnyeto tasked with protecting the Citizens’ goal, supported by goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, who has been a key figure for Yanga in this competition.
At left-back, Mohammed Hussein ‘Zimbwe Jr’ could start ahead of Chadrack Boka, who faced criticism for his performance—particularly in the second half—against Al Ahly.
This is a match Yanga cannot afford to lose if they want to put themselves in a strong position to secure a quarter-final ticket.
