Adelowo confident Shooting Stars will advance past CS Sfaxien after 1-0 first leg win
Shooting Stars defender Adelowo Damilola expresses confidence ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup second leg against CS Sfaxien in Sfax, Tunisia on Sunday, September 12, 2026. The Oluyole Warriors hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg played in Abeokuta and must avoid defeat in the return leg to secure a place in the second preliminary round of the competition.
Adelowo shared his team's mindset on X upon arrival in Tunisia, writing: "Tunisia, be good to us! We pray that this land favors us, that God goes before us, and that our CAF second-leg match ends in victory. May grace speak for us, may favor locate us, and may we return home with joy." His quote reflects the team's spiritual approach and determination to protect their slim lead.
The match at Taieb Mhiri Stadium represents a crucial test for Nigeria's representative in continental competition. Shooting Stars' progression would mark continued success for Nigerian clubs in African tournaments, while elimination would end their campaign early. The outcome depends on whether they can maintain defensive resilience or if CS Sfaxien can overturn the deficit on home soil.
Will Adelowo's faith-backed confidence translate to on-field performance that sees Shooting Stars advance, or will CS Sfaxien leverage home advantage to force extra time or penalties and keep their hopes alive?