Al Hilal Prepares to Face San⁣ Pedro in African Champions League Qualifier

A delegation from‍ Sudanese club Al Hilal has arrived in Nouakchott, Mauritania, ahead of their highly anticipated match against Ivorian ⁣team San Pedro in the second leg of ⁢the African Champions League qualifying round, scheduled for next Sunday.

Al Hilal⁣ has chosen Mauritania as the venue for their African matches, following their decision to participate in the 2024-25 edition of the Mauritanian League. This move comes after the team initially played their first qualifier at the Juba Olympic Stadium, ⁢before ⁤deciding to relocate to Mauritania for the second qualifying round.

Boosted by a valuable 2-2 draw in ‌the first leg held in Côte d’Ivoire, Al Hilal ⁤is well-positioned to ⁢secure a spot in the group stage of the African Champions League. The team’s coach, Florent Ibenge, has cautioned‍ his players against complacency and underestimating their opponent, emphasizing⁤ the need for focus and a strong‌ performance to⁢ achieve victory and avoid​ a potential upset.

Coach Ibenge stressed that the Ivorian team ‌has ⁢nothing ‌to lose⁣ and will likely give their all to qualify, making it essential ⁤for Al Hilal to​ remain ​vigilant and focused throughout the match. With the stakes high, ‌Al Hilal is determined to emerge victorious ⁢and take a significant step towards advancing in the African Champions League.