Kitara president Deo Kasozzi has announced the dates for his team’s two matches against Al Ahly in the Round of 32 of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Ugandan side reached the Round of 32 after defeating Somali club Mogadishu City 4-1 on aggregate over two legs.
Date of the First Leg
Kasozzi confirmed that the first-leg match between Kitara and Al Ahly will be played in Uganda on October 17.
The match is scheduled to take place at Hoima City Stadium in Uganda.
Date of the Second Leg
The second leg between Al Ahly and Kitara will be played in Egypt on October 25.
Cairo International Stadium is scheduled to host the return match, with the two teams competing for a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Kitara Rejects Idea of Moving the First Leg
The Kitara president denied any intention of moving the first-leg match against Al Ahly outside Uganda.
He explained that Hoima City Stadium is designated to host matches during the Africa Cup scheduled for next year and is ready to stage the Al Ahly fixture, provided it receives approval from the Confederation of African Football.
Why Are Al Ahly Playing in the Confederation Cup?
Al Ahly are participating in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third in the Egyptian Premier League standings last season.
The Egyptian club will now face Kitara over two legs in the Round of 32 of the continental competition.
When is the first leg between Al Ahly and Kitara?
The first leg is scheduled for October 17 at Hoima City Stadium in Uganda.
When is the second leg between Al Ahly and Kitara?
The second leg is scheduled for October 25 at Cairo International Stadium.
How did Kitara qualify to face Al Ahly?
Kitara advanced after defeating Somalia’s Mogadishu City 4-1 on aggregate.
Where will the first leg be played?
The first leg is scheduled to take place at Hoima City Stadium in Uganda.
Why are Al Ahly participating in the CAF Confederation Cup?
Al Ahly entered the competition after finishing third in the Egyptian Premier League last season.
