Rahimo FC must overturn a three-goal deficit against MAS de Fes if they are to progress in the CAF Champions League, with both sides confirming their starting line-ups for Saturday’s first preliminary-round second leg at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.
The Burkina Faso side were beaten 4-1 in the first meeting in Morocco and need a significant recovery to keep their African campaign alive.
Rahimo FC
Goalkeeper: Cire Alassane Traore (16)
Defenders: Junior Queddi Nota (4), Rodrigue Kere (14), Alassane Coulibaly (25), Aboudou-Moutalebi Ouro Wetchire (33)
Midfielders: Romaric Sanou (6), Adama Konate (17, captain), Kobana Ouattara (29)
Forwards: Issouf Junior Bara (10), Narcisse Abdoul Kabir Ouedraogo (18), Djamiou Famah (34)
MAS de Fes
Goalkeeper: Salaheddine Chihab (16, captain)
Defenders: Marouane Ouhrou (21), Mohamed Jaouab (27), Khafifi Abdelilah (15), Hamza Ait Allal (22)
Midfielders: Khalid Baba (7), Oussama Noureddine (6), Achraf Harmach (8)
Forwards: Soulaiman Allouch (11), Tshegofatso John John Mabasa (9), Adam Brika (14)
Both teams are now in position for the return fixture, with Rahimo FC relying on home support as they attempt to overturn the result from the first leg and eliminate the deficit against MAS de Fes.