2015 AFCON Weekend fixtures
Mauritania vs Uganda
Guinea Bissau vs Botswana
Benin vs Malawi
Rwanda vs Congo
Mozambique vs Tanzania
Kenya vs Lesotho
Seychelles vs Sierra Leon (Cancelled)
The second round of the 2015 Morocco AFCON qualifiers continues this weekend with six games on card.
The round that will produce seven nations to proceed to group stage will see the Confederation of East and Central Africa region represented by four teams.
Kawowo Sports’ Bryson Michael Mugote takes you through the whole fixtures that are strongly disturbed by the deadly Ebola disease.
MAURITANIA VS UGANDA (Agg 0-2)
The Cranes traveled to Mauritania without three first team players; Denis Onyango, goal machine Geoffrey Massa and midfield star Moses Oloya, after their respective clubs refused to release them for national duty.
Despite the trio absence, coach Micho is very confident with the other available players. “We cannot cry for spilt milk. We will miss them but I am confident the players available on the team will play well and will get the desired result,” The Serb told Kawowo Sports before his troops set off for West Africa.
Contrastingly, Mauritania coach Patrice Nevveu will be with all his professional players including Captain Oumar Ndiaye who missed the 1st leg due to indiscipline cases.
The game will be played on Saturday at Stade Olympic stadium in Nouakchott city. Uganda curries a 2-0 lead and needs any draw while hosts need a-3-0 win.
RWANDA VS CONGO (Agg 0-2)
After their 1-0 win in friendly against Gabon, Rwanda host Congo in the other fixture. Congo beat the Amavubi Stars 2-0 in the first leg. But ,the Rwandese head tactician Stephen Constantine believes that his side will overcome Congo Brazzaville in Kigali.
“We need to win. We will be looking to win 3-0 just like we did against Libya,” Constantine was reported by supersport.com.
The East African nation looks for a 3-0 win in Kigali come Sunday 3rd August.
MOZAMBIQUE VS TANZANIA (Agg 2-2)
A 0-0 or 1-1 draw will be enough for Mozambique to book their place in the next phase of qualifying due to the away goal rule.
Mozambique got a vital draw from the Taifa Stars two weeks back. Any draw of above 3 goals will favour the visitor whom also any victory takes them to next level.
KENYA VS LESOTHO (Agg 0-1)
Lesotho defeated the Harambe Stars 1-0 in 1st leg and comes to Nyayo Stadium to defend their aggregate lead.
Lesotho touched down in Nairobi on Friday morning for the encounter that will be played on Sunday evening.
GUINEA BISSAU VS BOTSWANA (Agg 0-2)
Botswana defeated Guinea 2-0 in first leg, thanks to Lemponye Tshireletso’s brace score. The Peter Butler coached team prays for any-draw or win to progress to group stage.
MALAWI VS BENIN (Agg 0-1)
Malawi goes into the weekend seeking for a win of at least 2-0 at KAmazu stadium on Saturday. The Flames lost 0-1 in the first leg.
SEYCHELLES VS SIERRA LEON (Agg -0-2)
The tie was cancelled after hosts Seychelles withdrew from the competition.
The development followed Seychelles Sports Minister Vincent Meriton’s order from the central government to cancel the fixture amid fears of the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.
Hence Sierra Leone joined Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and DR Congo in Group D of the next phase of the qualifying rounds.
But, Sierra Leon players are reported to be stuck in Nairobi following the cancellation decision.
SuperSport.com understands that the team spent their Thursday night in Nairobi and according to its (Supersport.com) high placed source; the contingent has moved hotels as they sort out their logistics mess.