Two Kenyans looking to seal place in Confederation Cup Group Stages

Kenyan international Sven Yidah and his Marumo Gallants side will be looking to punch a ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup Group Stages alongside his compatriot Sydney Lokale who plies his trade for FC Saint Eloi Lupopo.

The final qualification leg of Africa’s second tier club competition will be played on Wednesday 9 November with 16 teams looking to advance to the Group Stages.

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Sven Yidah

The former Nairobi City Stars midfielder will be looking to play in the CAF Confederation Cup Group Stages for the first time should his Marumo Gallants side complete the job against Al Ahli Tripoli.

Gallants are carrying a 1-0 loss against the Libyan outfit in the first leg played away from home and will look to use home advantage in the closing leg to ensure progression to the Group Stages.

Sven has been overlooked by the returning head coach Dan Malesela and is yet to start under the tactician as the club looks to make it to the Group Stages for the first time under the Gallants brand.

Sydney Lokale

The lanky centre forward will be another one of those Kenyans who will be seeking a place in Confederation Cup Group Stages with his Saint Eloi Lupopo facing Rail Club du Kadiogo.

Lupopo are holding a slight 1-0 advantage over the Burkinabé club but will be playing at home in the final leg which boosts their chances of qualification.

Lokale has also been missing from the Lupopo squad but the team will be out to make it to the Group Stages for the first time since 2006.

Another interesting clash will see reigning Tanzanian champions Yanga face Club Africain in a delicately poised match following a barren draw in Dar-es-Salaam.