Vipers' head coach Leo Neiva optimistic of victory on enemy territory

Vipers SC could not find enough goals to progress to the next round of the CAF Champions League Preliminaries /Vipers image

CAF Champions League Vipers' head coach Leo Neiva optimistic of victory on enemy territory

Allan Damba 18:31 - 19.08.2023

The 2023/24 CAF Champions League journey for Vipers SC kicks off with a trip to Botswana against Jwaneng Galaxy on Sunday at the Lobatse Sports Complex.

The 2023/24 CAF Champions League journey for Vipers SC kicks off with a trip to Botswana against Jwaneng Galaxy on Sunday at the Lobatse Sports Complex.

It will be victory on Vipers' mind as they target straight seasons in the group stages.

Brazilian tactician Leonard Martins Neiva is confident of picking positive results against a side he feels won't be an easy one.

Leonard Neiva addressing the press ahead of tomorrow's game in Botswana|Vipers SC Image

"I believe in our capacity & preparations as a team and l believe we can surprise Jwaneng Galaxy FC tomorrow," he was quoted by Vipers media.

Giancarlo Rodriguez scored a stunning freekick against Maroons|Vipers sc image

"And, we are here to try and win the game. And that's why we are going to try and do our best," the Brazilian tactician added.

"Jwaneng Galaxy FC have had a good run in the CAF Champions League and three or four years ago they beat Simba."

"But our target is about tomorrow and after tomorrow we are going to organize the team for next week's return leg as we look forward for the second preliminary round," Neiva summed.

Vipers traveled to Botswana in the wee hours of Friday|Vipers SC Image

The winner between the two sides will meet one of Comoros' Djabal FC and South Africa's Orlando Pirates.

The South Africans hold a slight advantage in the tie, as they have beaten Djabal 1-0 in an important away victory.

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