The Comoros face Namibia on Tuesday afternoon knowing they need a response if they are to keep their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying hopes alive.
The Group G encounter is a significant test for both sides, but the pressure is greater on the Comoros after they opened their campaign with defeat by Cameroon.
The Cœlacanthes have little room for error and must find a way to claim three points. Only a victory would revive their prospects of reaching the tournament and provide the response required after their opening-day setback.
Namibia enter the match in a stronger position after beating Congo in their first fixture. Another win would put the Brave Warriors firmly in contention to challenge Cameroon for the leading positions in the group.
However, defeat for Namibia would prevent them from establishing an early advantage and reopen the contest in Group G ahead of the decisive matches still to come.