CAFCL: Mutapa discloses Dynamos prepared for ‘all eventualities’ against ASEC

Power Dynamos coach Oswald Mutapa has said they are mentally prepared for all eventualities, including refereeing decisions that may not go in their favour, when they face ASEC Mimosas in the return leg of the CAF Champions League on Sunday.

The two sides will face off in the return leg at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, with the Zambian Super League champions seeking to advance to the second preliminary stage of the competition. Dynamos won the first leg played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola 1-0 a fortnight ago.

“I think if you watched the first leg, a bit of that [bad officiating] was there but I think the team was focused,” Mutapa told Bola News. “Even now we just need to go and focus on playing. There are certain situations where the [referee] can’t help them. So we just have to concentrate for 90 minutes.

Sunday’s winner will advance to second preliminary round

“We are going into the second half of the contest. We’re leading by a goal to zero, and in football, anything can happen—we can score, and we can defend. We just have to go out there and get a positive result that will take us to the next stage.”

He added: “It’s a good side going forward, but they’re vulnerable at the back. They are likely to change their approach at home, and we need to capitalize on their weaknesses, especially in the wide areas.

“Everyone is eager to play and get the result. The character and personality of this team are top-notch. We know we’re almost one foot into the next round, but we must stay focused to finish the job in Abidjan.”

Sunday’s clash will determine which side advances in pursuit of continental glory.