Glorious Accra Hearts of Oak will attempt to scale the final hurdle to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup competition when they face JS Saoura of Algeria in a tough second leg clash in Algeria tomorrow.

The Phobians hold a 2-0 advantage obtained from the first leg clash in Accra.

That should provide Coach Samuel Boadu and his charges some relief as they face a side that would plunge into an attacking mode after the first whistle.

Despite the defeat, the Algerians showed glimpses indicating that in their right moment, they can hurt the Phobians, just like the WAC showed in Accra in what dumped the Phobians out of the Champions League competition.

But Hearts also showed improvement. Despite the struggles in the local league, they have maintained a calm disposition at the continental front and would need a composed performance to hold the Algerians.

In coming out victorious, Coach Boadu would have to work on the psyche of his players, especially at the attack consisting of hitman Daniel Barnie and Isaac Mensah who have been firing blunt.

Their progression would depend on the ability to convert the chances that come their way while the Mohammed Alhassan-led defence must be water-tight to thwart the all guns blazing attacking prowess of the wounded Algerians.

BY ANDREW NORTEY