Nsoatreman FC head coach Yaw Preko is focused on a strong beginning to their CAF Confederation Cup journey as his team gears up to face TP Elect-Sport FC in the preliminary round first-leg match at the Accra Sports Stadium this Sunday.

After taking over the team just seven weeks ago following Maxwell Konadu’s departure, Preko faces the challenge of guiding his side past their Chadian opponents and advancing further in Africa’s second-tier competition, despite Nsoatreman FC’s limited experience on the continental stage.

Nsoatreman FC has made significant progress in Ghanaian football, with their MTN FA Cup victory showcasing their ambitions to extend their dominance beyond domestic borders. The upcoming match against Elect-Sport FC will be a crucial test of the team’s readiness to tackle the challenges of continental football.

In preparation for their Confederation Cup campaign, the Twumasikrom-based side has participated in the Nsenkyire Cup at Samreboi, providing Preko and his coaching staff the chance to assess the team’s readiness for both domestic and international challenges.

In an interview with Graphic Sports, Preko expressed his intent to field a strong team on Sunday, aiming for a decisive victory against the seven-time Chad Premier League champions to secure a solid advantage for the return leg.

Despite losing experienced midfielders Abdul Manaf Umar and Sadat Mohammed, Nsoatreman FC has strengthened their squad with strategic signings, including Daniel Amoo, Adom Kwesi Yeboah, Solomon Oblitey Commey, Emmanuel Ankra, Richmond Opoku, Laar Ibrahim, and former Black Starlets captain Benjamin Tsivanyo.

Preko admitted to having limited information about their opponents but acknowledged the talent and physicality of the Chadian side. He is confident that Nsoatreman FC will develop the right tactics and leverage home advantage to secure a victory on Sunday.

The coach emphasized the importance of a commanding win in Accra, noting that the return leg will be played at a neutral venue in Cameroon due to the Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya in N’Djamena not meeting CAF’s standards for hosting international matches.

“The return leg will be in Cameroon, so we must secure a solid victory in the first leg. We need to finish the job here and manage the scoreline in the second leg,” Preko said.

Nsoatreman FC will rely on a mix of new recruits like Daniel Amoo and experienced players such as goalkeeper Daniel Afadzwu, Stephen Aiyuo, Abdul Rahman Mohammed, along with teenage talents Tsivanyo and Forster Apertorgo, the hero of their FA Cup final victory over Bofoakwa Tano.

While TP Elect-Sport FC has not made a significant impact in African football, they are no strangers to the continental stage. Since 1991, they have competed in the old format of the CAF Champions League and the current format, along with multiple appearances in the Confederation Cup, though they have never progressed beyond the first round.