Silver Strikers Set to Battle Elgeco Plus in CAF Champions League Preliminary Round
Malawian football club, Silver Strikers, are gearing up for their first match in the 2025 CAF Champions League against Elgeco Plus of Madagascar. The preliminary round tie, which is a two-legged affair, will see the Central Bankers travel to Mauritius for the first leg on September 21st.
Due to Madagascar's lack of CAF-authorized venues, the first leg of the tie will be hosted at Cote d'Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius. Silver Strikers are expected to depart for Mauritius on September 18th and will arrive at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at 4am after a transit stop in Nairobi, Kenya.
The first leg of the preliminary round tie is scheduled for September 21st at 2pm (12pm in Malawi). The team will be without Second Assistant Coach Mapopa Kent Msukwa, who is currently with the Malawi Under 17 team at the COSAFA Under 17 Tournament in Zimbabwe.
The winner of this tie will face Yanga FC of Tanzania in the second preliminary round. Silver Strikers have been making preparations for the competition in camp in Lilongwe for the past 15 days.
Mauritian Referees to Oversee First Preliminary Round Tie
The officiating panel for the first leg of the tie includes several Mauritian officials, including Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall as the centre referee, Aswet Teeluck Jean as the first assistant referee, Marc Jeff Pithia as the second assistant referee, Patrice Milazar Jean as the fourth official, and Albert Rollin Jean from the Reunion Island as the Match Commissioner.
The Referee's Assessor for the match will be Claude Labrosse from Seychelles.
Challenges of Hosting CAF Champions League Matches in Mauritius
The logistics of hosting CAF Champions League matches in Mauritius can be challenging due to travel arrangements and costs for teams. Madagascar currently has no CAF-authorized venues, making it necessary for Silver Strikers to travel to Mauritius for the first leg of the tie.
After the match in Mauritius, Silver Strikers will depart for Lilongwe, Malawi, where they will prepare for the second leg of the tie on September 27th.
Officiating Panel for Second Leg of Preliminary Round Tie
The second leg of the tie, which will be held in Lilongwe, Malawi, will be officiated by Brighton Chimene from Zimbabwe as the centre referee, and Tafadzwa Nkala from Zimbabwe as the first assistant referee. The second assistant referee will be Alex Muzibwane Lumponjani from Namibia, and the fourth official will be Owen Manenda from Zimbabwe.
The Match Commissioner for the second leg will be Solomon Abebe from Ethiopia, and the Referee's Assessor will be Stanley Hachiwa from Zambia.
Silver Strikers and their fans are looking forward to a successful campaign in the CAF Champions League, and the first preliminary round tie against Elgeco Plus is just the beginning.
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Summary: Silver Strikers, a Malawian football club, will face off against Elgeco Plus of Madagascar in the first preliminary round of the 2025 CAF Champions League. The first leg of the tie will be hosted in Mauritius due to Madagascar's lack of CAF authorized venues. Silver Strikers will depart for Mauritius on September 18th and are expected to arrive at 4am after a transit stop in Nairobi, Kenya. The first leg of the tie is scheduled for September 21st at 2pm (12pm in Malawi). The officiating panel for the match includes several Mauritius-based officials, as well as officials from other countries. After the match, Silver Strikers will depart for Lilongwe, Malawi, where they will prepare for the second leg of the tie on September 27th.
