East End Lions and AFAD will attempt to secure progress from the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup when they meet again on Saturday 12 September.
The sides drew 1-1 in the first leg in Cote d’Ivoire, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia. Kick-off is scheduled for 16h GMT.
East End Lions return home having secured a draw in Abidjan, a result which gives the Sierra Leonean side confidence before the second meeting. They will now look to make home advantage count and finish the tie strongly.
AFAD, meanwhile, must find a way to score away from home if they are to put themselves in a stronger position in the contest. The first leg provided both teams with a clearer understanding of their opponents after a closely fought opening encounter.
The key question is whether East End Lions can dictate the tempo in Monrovia. The hosts will need to avoid rushing their play and ensure any territorial advantage is turned into clear scoring opportunities.
AFAD are expected to focus on maintaining a compact shape and then exploiting the spaces that may appear if East End Lions commit players forward. With neither side holding a decisive advantage after the 1-1 draw, the outcome is likely to depend on how effectively each team manages the important moments.
Attacking efficiency and defensive discipline will both be central to deciding which side advances. The match will begin at 16h GMT.