ASKO de Kara faces AS ZAM of Niger this Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Lomé for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Kondona approach this match with a comfortable lead following their emphatic victory (5-0) in Niamey. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 GMT.
In the first match, ASKO took the lead after a goalless first half. Claude Klidjè then scored twice, followed by goals from Zouminhi Kader Gueo, Marius Akpaho, and Souleymane Coulibaly. This effectiveness in the second half allowed the Togolese club to put one foot in the qualification phase.
For this return leg, the main challenge will be to manage this advantage without losing concentration. With a five-goal lead and none conceded in Niamey, ASKO does not need to take too many risks. The challenge will be to remain solid while taking advantage of the spaces that the attacking AS ZAM may offer.
On the other hand, the Nigerien club will need to achieve a remarkable feat to turn the situation around. AS ZAM must score at least five goals to equalize with ASKO while preventing the Togolese from finding the net. This is a particularly daunting task given the outcome of the first leg. ASKO, for its part, is now aiming for confirmation on home soil to advance to the second preliminary round.
