Constantine look to blow away Ismaily

by Staff Reporter

Friday Mar 01, 2019. 09:00

CS Constantine will face off with Ismaily in the 2018/19 CAF Champions League match on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 15h00 CAT.

The Group C game is set to take place at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in the Algerian city of Constantine.

The Algerian side drew 1-1 with Ismaily away in their third Group C match last weekend.

As a result, Constantine remained at the top of the group standings and they are only above second-placed TP Mazembe on goal-difference.

The Dean will look to Houcine Benayada, who hit the back of the net against DR Congolese giants Mazembe.

Meanwhile, Ismaily will be looking to avoid a defeat in their fifth Group C game in Algeria.

The draw left the Egyptian side placed fourth on the group standings - three points behind third-placed Club Africain.

Striker Benson Shilongo, who scored against Constantine, will look to inspire Ismaily to victory.

Sudanese match referee El Fadil Mohamed will officiate the game between Constantine and Ismaily.