“Having three players in the national team shows that we have quality and the right calibre of players to beat the Tunisian side. They trained with the team and I believe this is an advantage to us ahead of the match. Two out of three earned playing time where they came up against good players from Uganda and I hope if we build on them and team spirit we will reap positive results.”
Oburu, who prior to his elevation to the team manager role, served as the club's first-choice goalkeeper, challenged the playing unit to avoid conceding at home. Bandari have scored a goal in their last four competitive matches but Oburu believes with discipline at the rear and ferocity upfront, the dockers will carry a health advantage to the return leg.
“We know the secret of winning continental matches. We have to win by a big margin and avoid conceding by all means which we have already shared with the players.”
The former Kenyan international in the meantime revealed that the duo of Abdallah Hassan and Yema Mwama will face a late fitness test after picking knocks in their last matches. Hassan was stretchered off during their league opener against Mathare United while Mwama incurred an injury in Sudan against Al Ahly Shendi.
“The two have recovered well but I can not confirm if they will start this weekend. The medical team is still assessing them and I hope they will be cleared for the match.”
Bandari who will be forced to use the Kasarani Stadium due to lack of a Caf accredited venue in Coast was set to arrive in Nairobi yesterday but rescheduled their itinerary.
