Tusker will host Tunisian side CX Sfaxien in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup last preliminary round on Sunday, November 28, at Nyayo Stadium behind closed doors.
The current Kenyan Champions were hopeful to have the match with fans around but unfortunately, they have not been able to secure clearance from Caf.
In a statement released by the club through social media, it was noted that the match would be played behind closed doors.
“Tusker Fc would like to advise that Sunday afternoon’s CAF Confederation Cup match against CS Sfaxien will be played behind closed doors as we have not been able to get clearance to allow fans in the stadium.”
“However, we will endeavor to provide real time updates on the game,” the club's statement read.
The Brewers were eliminated from the Caf Champions League by Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek, thus dropping to the second-tier competition.
Tusker will have to get past the Tunisian side in both fixtures in order to make it to the group stage.
Tusker coach Robert Matano is confident that he will break the jinx of not winning against teams from North African countries.
“Against Zamalek, we had just signed new players and they had not gelled. That is why we lost the two matches. This time we have prepared well and we are ready for the tie. We have no injury worries, apart from Jimmy Mbugua who is recovering.”
“I follow many teams from North Africa and the perception that I don’t know them because Tusker has not played against them before is baseless. Football is played on the pitch, I have my tactics I will use in the game and aim for a win. Those who have ruled us out will be in for a rude shock because we are also out to win the first leg,” Matano noted.