Nasarawa United to leave for Algeria today

Nasarawa United will leave for Algeria by Turkish Airline today ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg tie against CS Constantine slated for Saturday.

32 persons are expected to make the trip comprising the players, coaches and other officials and the Solid Miners will strive to protect their 1-0 home win recorded at Abuja National Stadium last Sunday in Constantine where the return leg is expected to be played.

The chairman of the Lafia side, Isaac Danladi told SportingLife that the club would be going to Algeria with high hope knowing fully well that they have a goal to protect.

He said the players have been told that they need to forget about the 1-0 advantage and strive to start on a clean slate in Algeria to ensure that they scale through the hurdle called CS Constantine.

Danladi however said that the club is still sweating over the availability of striker, Tayo Fabiyi who was ruled out of the first leg tie on the account of ailment.

He confirmed that Fabiyi must pass a late fitness test before it can be ascertained if he will make the trip or not.