Tusker FC captain Abud Omar has exuded confidence in the team’s ability to beat Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two sides will lock horns in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC) first preliminary round match on Sunday, 6 September at the Kigali Pele Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936834##The Brewers are making a return to the competition after a 10-year hiatus, although they competed in the CAF Champions League (CAF CL) in 2021.Speaking to the press before the team departed to Kigali, Omar was upbeat and confident following the team’s competitive pre-season.New Tusker defender reveals target ahead of his first CAF club assignment“We are well prepared. The good thing is that we went to play in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, which showed us a true picture of ourselves, and what to expect at the highest level. We learnt a lot from those games and that is why when we came back and played the Super Cup, we played well and won,” said Omar.Omar, who will be expected to lead the backline, also explained the unique role the defense will have to play in the qualifiers.STARS ABROAD: Shumah makes PSL debut as Anyembe endures defeat in Denmark“As long as you keep a clean sheet, it is always easy to score and win, and therefore, as the backline and the goalkeeper, we will do our level best to shut them down,” he added.Being an experienced and regular national team player with international exposure, fans and the team will place huge expectations on the former Cercle Brugge defender.Omar however downplayed that narrative, noting it is a team effort.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Akonnor’s Gor Mahia vs Mokwena’s Pyramids and the tactical battle that could decide everything“I have zero pressure,” he said. “I told all the players that when we go onto that pitch, it is not all about Abud, it is all of us. If I cannot score a free kick, someone else needs to step up and score. It's a team and a collective responsibility.We are going for a win in Rwanda, and make it easier for us when we host them at home in front of our fans.”