Remo Stars Not Ready for CAF Champions League Clash with ASFAR Morocco

Junior Nduka, captain of Remo Stars of Ikenne, has admitted that the team is not yet prepared for their upcoming CAF Champions League encounter against ASFAR of Morocco. The confession came after the draw that paired Remo Stars with ASFAR in the first round preliminary stage.



Reflecting on their past encounters, Nduka recalled how Remo Stars previously lost 1-0 at home and drew 1-1 away against ASFAR during the 2022 CAF Confederation Cup. Despite the desire for a rematch, Nduka revealed that the team has not started pre season training, with most newly signed players yet to join.



We just resumed yesterday, and most of our newly signed players are not yet here. We are not ready because we’ve not had our first training session, but we’ll see how things will go after we start training, Nduka explained.



In addition to Remo Stars, Nigeria's other representative in the CAF Champions League, the Flying Antelopes, will face Union Sportive de Zilinadjou of Comoros Island, with the first leg set to be played at home.



Editorial



Junior Nduka’s candid admission about Remo Stars' readiness for the CAF Champions League clash against ASFAR of Morocco is a stark reminder of the challenges Nigerian clubs face in continental competitions. The lack of preparation time and the delayed arrival of new signings highlight systemic issues that need urgent attention.



Participating in the CAF Champions League requires not just talent but meticulous preparation and strategic planning. The fact that Remo Stars have not even started pre season training is concerning. It suggests that the team may not be in the best physical and tactical shape to compete effectively against a well prepared opponent like ASFAR, who have already demonstrated their prowess in previous encounters.