Renaissance Berkane suffered a significant blow ahead of the second round of the group stage in the CAF Champions League, after their key player Youssef Mihri was injured during the previous match against Power Dynamos of Zambia in the opening round of the competition.

According to reports, Mihri will officially miss the upcoming match against Nigeria's Rivers United, a technical loss that disrupts the plans of the Volcanic team, which is aiming to maintain its position at the top of the group.

The team relies on its other players to compensate for the absence of the player, especially since the match is very important in the race to qualify for the next round. This requires the coach to find alternative solutions and reorganize roles within the midfield and attack to ensure the necessary balance.

The technical staff is expected to make tactical adjustments that will allow the team to maintain its effectiveness despite this significant absence.

It is worth mentioning that Renaissance de Berkane began their group stage campaign with a strong 3-0 victory over Power Dynamos at the municipal stadium in Berkane, giving them an extra boost ahead of their match against the Nigerian team.