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CAF Cup: FC Diarra host ASKO in Bamako

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FC Diarra host Togo’s ASKO in Bamako for the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The two teams’ line-ups were announced before the match, which could bring the Malian club closer to a first continental group-stage appearance, according to Africatopsports.

FC Diarra are hosting ASKO at Bamako’s Mamadou-Konaté Stadium for the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, also known as the CAF Cup. The Malian club could reach the group stage of a continental competition for the first time in its history, Africatopsports reports.

Goalkeeper Abdoulaye Nabo, captain Adama Camara and forward Madou Samaké are among the FC Diarra players called on to help secure qualification. Hamidou Sangaré and Kodjo Afiadenygban also aim to lead their clubs into the group stage.

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