CAF Champions League: Colombe Needs To Fly Higher

It is with a complete and rigid squad that Colombe Sportive of Dja and Lobo is set to take on Mouloudia Club d'Alger this Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Ali Ammar Stadium, Algiers. This match is the second leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. After the 1-1 draw in Yaounde, the Birds of the South Region of Cameroon must fly higher, as a win is the ideal result. Following their last training session yesterday morning at the FECAFOOT Technical Training Centre in Odza, the team was expected to depart for Algeria the same evening. Reports from the squad indicate the infirmary is empty, and the players are ready to roar. There is great optimism about progressing to the group stage. The draw in Yaounde might have seemed risky but ultimately boosts the team’s confidence. Scoring against a strong and experienced African club like Mouloudia Club d'Alger enhances Colombe’s belief that they can compete on the continental stage, which can inspire a strong performance. Once again, Colombe has shown great resilience. The scenario was similar when they played a draw in the first leg of the first preliminary round against ASC Jaraaf of Senegal in Yaounde. They went beyond expectations by winning in Thiès to progress. True, Colombe, Cameroon’s champions, is less experienced in continental competitions. However, their fighting spirit and desire to exceed expectations could play a crucial role. Coach Richard Towa and his squad have learned from the first leg and will likely correct the errors. Tactical discipline on the away ground will be critical for Colombe’s success in Algiers this Sunday. Playing in Algiers means fac...