Chaabani: "There's Still a Return Leg, We'll Do Everything to Overturn This Result"
T.E (Elbotola)
11 April 2026at22:50
Nahdet Berkane coach Moïn Chaabani believes his team's mistakes were the main reason for their 2-0 defeat to AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final.
Chaabani stated in his media remarks: "The match was difficult. We had an excellent first half, and the second half too, but unfortunately, we lost possession twice in midfield, and we know that AS FAR is a team that capitalizes on opponents' mistakes."
He continued: "We tried to get back into the game and score at least one goal, but we couldn't. A clean 2-0 victory remains a good result for AS FAR."
He concluded: "There is still a return leg, and we will try to do our utmost to overturn this result. We will play all-out."
Q&A
What was the result of Nahdet Berkane's CAF Champions League semi-final first leg?
Nahdet Berkane suffered a 2-0 defeat against AS FAR in the first leg of their semi-final match. Coach Moïn Chaabani stated that critical midfield mistakes were the primary cause for his team's inability to secure a better result.
Why does Moïn Chaabani believe Nahdet Berkane lost the first leg?
Moïn Chaabani attributes Nahdet Berkane's first-leg loss primarily to their own midfield mistakes. He explained that losing possession twice allowed AS FAR, a team adept at exploiting opponent errors, to secure a significant advantage.
How does Moïn Chaabani plan to approach the return leg?
Moïn Chaabani plans to approach the return leg with an "all-out" strategy to overturn the current deficit. He emphasized that his team will try their utmost to score and reverse the 2-0 result from the first match.
