Bibiani GoldStars head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso has made a bold declaration ahead of his team's CAF Champions League debut, asserting that JS Kabylie's struggling domestic form holds no significance for Saturday's continental showdown at Accra Sports Stadium.
The Ghanaian tactician dismissed Kabylie's winless start to the Algerian league season with a wave of philosophical certainty. "We don't have to even think about that.
For me, it's nothing," Manso stated during his pre-match press conference. "The standings you are talking about are three weeks old so it's nothing."
Manso's comments reflect a deep understanding of continental football dynamics, where pedigree and experience often trump current domestic form. His insistence on judging Kabylie by their historical stature rather than recent results suggests a strategic approach focused on maximum preparedness rather than false confidence.
"We still respect them a lot," Manso emphasized, acknowledging the Algerian side's continental pedigree despite their early-season struggles. "On the field of play, we will not say they are 14th on the table after three weeks so we are going to walk over them—no, not at all. It's going to be a tough game."
This perspective highlights a crucial aspect of African club competition—established teams like JS Kabylie, with their history in continental football, often elevate their performance for Champions League matches regardless of domestic concerns.
The first leg kicks off at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, with the return leg scheduled for September 26 in Algeria.
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