We don’t have to jubilate playing CI Kamsar in a single match

Hearts of Oak supporter’s leader Elvis Herman Hesse Jnr has reacted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision on his outfit Champions League game against Guinean side Club Industriel de Kamsar.

The continental football governing body on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 announced that Hearts of Oak preliminary champions league first leg clash with Guinean side CI Kamsar has been cancelled after the West African country was rocked by a military coup.

The Phobians will, however, play CL Kamsar in a single match on September 19, 2021 at the Accra Sports Stadium with the winner of the tie set to advance to the next stage of the 2021/22 Champions League.

In an interview with Max FM, Elvis Herman insisted his outfit stand at a very critical moment since there is not going to be a home and away clash.

“If you’ve been in football for quite some time, you would know that we stand at a very critical moment when you are not playing both home and away as we use to know.

“We shouldn’t have to jubilate over it but rather to be very careful and prepare very well because it is going to just be a one-match and it comes with a lot of issues. For instance, if you are unable to win there will be a penalty shootout. All those things create tension on the boys.

“Many may think that we stand as an advantage team but I don’t see it that way but I see it as an opportunity for us to prepare well and that will ensure that we will qualify to the next stage of the competition,” he said.