Township Rollers of Botswana lost 3-0 to the record 8-time African champions Al-Ahly last night in Alexandria.
Moroccan Walid Azaro netted in the first half, Tunisian Nabil Maaloul converted a penalty on 75 minutes and Egyptian Islam Mohareb completed the scoring with a header. on the 79th minute.
Former National team captain Ofentse Nato, who came on as a substitute and shortly left after sustaining an injury to his ankle, believes there is still chance for Rollers and they will fight to the end.
Nato will undergo medical assessment upon arrival in Botswana, however early indications are that he should be back training in a weeks’ time as the injury is not as severe as it was thought to be.
With 3 games left to play, the results mean Group A is wide open with Esperance on 7 points, Al Ahly on 4 points; Rollers and KCCA 3 points.
Popa (Rollers) will have 10 days to regroup as they host the Egyptian giants on home soil on the 28th July 2018.
