Tusker chase comeback in Tanzania to keep CAF Confederation Cup hopes alive

Tusker face a defining test of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on Sunday when they travel to Tanzania to take on Singida Black Stars.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThey need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to keep their group-stage ambitions alive.The Brewers head to the Azam Sports Complex in Chamazi knowing they must produce a more clinical performance in front of goal after a frustrating first leg at Nyayo National Stadium last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055697##A victory by two goals or more would secure the beer makers' qualification in normal time, while a 1-0 win would send the tie to a penalty shootout.A draw or defeat would see the Kenyan side bow out of the competition.Singida hold the advantage courtesy of Jeancy Mboma's 52nd-minute strike in Nairobi, where the 12-time Kenya Premier League champions struggled to turn their attacking opportunities into goals before being punished by the Tanzanian visitors.Head coach Julien Mette has urged his players to approach the return leg like a final, and said the tie remains within reach despite the setback at home.“You have to approach the game like a final because any victory qualifies us. Except if it's 1-0, we go to a penalty shootout. But that's already a good thing and a good opportunity,” the French tactician said ahead of Sunday's encounter.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Singida’s second-half changes turned the tide against TuskerThe Mozzart Bet Cup winner also acknowledged that his side must improve its attacking execution, particularly in the final third, where missed opportunities proved costly in the first meeting.“We also have to correct this because our approach must be more focused on the opponent's goal, looking more towards their goal, especially in the final third,” Mette added.Beyond their finishing, Tusker will need to handle the pressure of playing away from home and avoid allowing Singida to settle into the contest.Kenya U15 thrash Panama to make It two wins in two at FIFA FestivalMette believes winning the early duels and starting with the right intensity will be crucial if his side are to put the hosts under pressure.Singida coach Papy Kimoto, meanwhile, has warned his players against complacency despite taking a narrow lead into the return fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055693##The Tanzanian tactician believes his side must remain focused and deliver another disciplined performance to complete the job in front of their home supporters.“It's an advantage, but we also need to focus on the second leg,” Kimoto said.

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