Tusker FC coach Julien Mette has revealed how a tactical switch to a hybrid 4-4-2 system helped the Brewers overcome Al Ahli Wad Madani and book their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsTusker edged the Sudanese side 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory after the two sides had played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Kigali.Mette disclosed after the match that his tactical plan involved starting with four defenders before switching to a back three when necessary, with the primary objective of neutralizing Al Ahli’s attacking threat.The French tactician specifically identified Ibrhima Camara as a major danger, having been impressed by the forward’s performance in the first leg.“It was a hybrid formation. We started with four defenders, but when it mattered, we largely shifted to a back three. We did that to counter our opponents, particularly their number 12, who gave us a difficult time in the away leg in Rwanda.We wanted at least two players to keep him under control, which is why Doumbia also played centrally. Whenever he received the ball, Doumbia was the first to close him down, with Teka also providing support. It worked well for us,” he stated.Erambo to the rescue as Tusker move closer to maiden CAF Confederation Cup berthThe approach helped Tusker limit the influence of Camara, who had posed a constant threat in the opening encounter.Mette also explained the decision to deploy Harambee Stars midfielder Chris Erambo in a more advanced role, with the coach seeking to add numbers to the attack while taking advantage of the player’s technical qualities and ability to link play.“We pushed Erambo high up front because he is good at dropping deep, finding spaces and is technically comfortable on the ball. When you play long balls, it is important to have players who can hold up play, bring others into the game and create depth. That is why we opted to use him up front,” he added.The tactical adjustments eventually paid dividends when Erambo produced the decisive moment shortly after the hour mark.STARS ABROAD : Abuya helps Yanga advance as Maina opens Bundesliga accountCollins Onguo picked out the midfielder with a precisely weighted long ball, and Erambo controlled before using the inside of his right foot to delicately lift the ball over advancing goalkeeper Mohammed Abdallah and into the net.The goal put Tusker 3-2 ahead on aggregate and forced Al Ahli to chase the game, but the Sudanese side could not find a response despite creating opportunities in the closing stages.Tusker held firm to secure a 1-0 victory on the night and progress to the second preliminary round.Gor Mahia face uphill task against Pyramids in decisive CAF Champions League clashThe Brewers will now face either Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars or South Sudan’s Al-Ghazal FC in the next stage as they continue their quest to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.