The JS Kabylie football club, also known as the JSK, has begun preparations for their upcoming match against Raja Casablanca in the African Champions League. The team trained for 48 hours at the CTN de Sidi Moussa, which has a natural grass pitch, before departing for Morocco. The match is scheduled for December 27 and is part of the third round of the group stage. The JSK is currently in second place in Group D, tied with Raja Casablanca on three points.
The JSK team will undergo two more training sessions in Morocco before the match. The first session will take place on the evening of their arrival, aimed at helping the players recover from their journey. The second session is scheduled for the evening of December 26, allowing the technical staff to make final adjustments before the match. Coach Hubert Velud will focus on defensive strategies and goal efficiency during these sessions.
The JSK has received a boost with the recovery of several injured players, including Addadi, Bounoua, Belgherbi, and Saâdous. This will give Velud more options for selecting his starting lineup. However, the team will still be without defender Bilel Tizi Bouali, who is out with a knee injury. Badreddine Souyad will replace him in the lineup.
The team's president, Mellal, has taken steps to motivate the players by paying them two salaries before the match and offering a significant bonus for a win. Mellal expressed his confidence in the team's abilities, stating that their goal is to progress to the next round and go as far as possible in the competition.
The Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has appointed Egyptian referee Mohamed Maârouf Eid Mansour to officiate the match. He will be assisted by Tawfik Taleb Ali and Mahmoud Ahmed Abou Rijal, also from Egypt. The match will take place at the complex Mohammed V on December 27.
The current standings in Group D show that the Espérance de Tunis is leading with six points, while the JSK and Raja Casablanca are tied in second place with three points each. The AS Vita Club is at the bottom of the group with zero points. The JSK's recent win in the championship has boosted their morale, and they are looking to build on that momentum in the African Champions League.
The match against Raja Casablanca is considered crucial for the JSK's chances of advancing in the competition. The team is determined to achieve a positive result and make a strong impression in the tournament. With their preparations underway, the JSK is confident that they can make a good showing against their Moroccan opponents.
Key points
- The JSK will face Raja Casablanca in the African Champions League on December 27.
- The team has recovered several injured players, including Addadi and Bounoua.
- President Mellal has offered a significant bonus for a win to motivate the players.
