ASCK will host ASEC Mimosas on Sunday in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary first round, with the meeting offering the club from Kara an opportunity to gain an advantage before the return fixture.
The match is one of the most anticipated fixtures in Togo, where attention will focus on ASCK’s attempt to make the most of home advantage. ASEC Mimosas will travel for the opening game of the tie, with both sides beginning their bid to progress in the competition.
Supporters unable to attend the match will be able to watch it online through the official ASEC Mimosas Facebook page. The game will also be streamed on ASCK’s Facebook page, giving fans of both clubs access to the first meeting through the teams’ official online platforms.
First-leg meeting important in qualification race
The fixture represents the opening stage of a two-match contest between ASCK and ASEC Mimosas. Sunday’s result will therefore be important, although qualification will not be decided until the return leg has been played.
For ASCK, the home fixture provides the chance to establish a positive position in the tie before travelling for the second meeting. The Kara club will be looking to use its own surroundings to put pressure on ASEC Mimosas and secure a result that strengthens its prospects of advancing.
ASEC Mimosas, meanwhile, will aim to emerge from the first leg with a result that keeps the tie in its favour before the return fixture. The Ivorian club’s involvement adds to the importance of a contest that has attracted considerable interest in Togo.
Both teams will begin the encounter aware that the first leg could shape the balance of the tie. A strong performance by either side would provide an early boost, while the outcome will also determine the level of pressure carried into the return match.
The clash is being billed as an important first step in the race for qualification in the CAF Champions League. With the first meeting taking place in Kara and the return leg still to come, ASCK and ASEC Mimosas will be competing not only for victory on Sunday but also for a favourable position across the two-match contest.
Fans can follow the game live online via the official Facebook pages of ASEC Mimosas and ASCK.