CAFCC: Salisu sad as key players out of Pyramids clash

CAFCC: Salisu sad as key players out of Pyramids clash

By Sampson Adedeji

Ahead of the match day 5 of the CAF Confederation cup against Egyptian premier league side, FC Pyramids, the head coach of the Nigeria representative, Salisu Yusuf has lamented the absence of some key players due to injury.

The Flying Antelope are hoping to secure a respectable results from the game despite not having any realistic chance of progressing into the next round.

Key players like Akpos Adubi, Ajani Ibrahim, Godspower Aniefiok, Semiu Liadi, Kehinde Adedipe and Obinna Eleje were all out due to injuries while midfielder Uche John will be missing the encounter due to card accumulation.

Former El Kanemi Warrior coach said he expect a tough match against the Egyptian who defeated them in the first leg played at Nnamdi Stadium.

"We are expecting a tough encounter from the Egyptian side that was the first team to beat us but we are resolved to make a positive impact in the match. Sure, it would have been great if we are going for this match with a full complement of our registered players but injuries and card suspensions.

Despite the obvious fact that we are going without the full complement of players, I trust the ones that made the cut. Pyramids are through to the quarter-finals while we still have a lot of catching up to do. I am happy that our team is gradually taking shape and this will be on display tomorrow in Cairo," he said

The match is slated for Cairo on Sunday.