Star Sport Academy’s head coach Amidu Karim is feeling optimistic about tomorrow’s CAF Champions League clash against Gambia’s Medina United at the Southern Arena in Bo City, Sierra Leone.

He acknowledges the visitors are a strong side, but he is hopeful that his team will secure a victory and has urged home fans to rally behind them. During the pre-match press conference, Coach Karim mentioned that his squad is well-prepared after a challenging preseason.

“Knowing we are entering the competition, we have studied our opponents to identify their strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to exploit them,” Coach Karim stated. Medina United is not to be underestimated; they are a formidable team.

Being mentally and physically prepared to play at home in the first leg is a significant advantage, and we anticipate the fans will come out to support the team.

He continued, “Every game brings its own pressures, especially since we aspire to win. Medina plays quality football, presenting a challenge for us, but we are ready to face it.”

Team captain James Kai Yamba assured supporters that achieving victory is our objective and that the team feels confident going into this crucial first leg of the CAF Champions League.

“We’re playing on home turf. The fans and the nation expect us to perform well and achieve the win we need. Everyone has faith in us, so we must use that confidence wisely.”

The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 PM on Saturday at the Southern Province Stadium in Bo City.