Medeama exclude Tom Strand from contingent to South Africa

Medeama SC have excluded head coach Tom Strand from the contingent which will embark for their CAF Confederations Cup clash with Memalodi Sundowns. Ghanasportsonline.com understands.

The Mauves will leave for South Africa tomorrow for the first leg match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday.

Reports indicate the Swede has been exempted from the team after allegedly going AWOL.

Earlier reports had hinted the coach has apologized for absconding himself from the team.

The situation will see technical director Evans Adortey taking charge of the team for the crucial game.

Medeama having eliminated Sudanese Al Ahly Shendi are hoping to keep their group stage target on course with a victory over their South African giants.

The Takwa-based side will be hoping to continue their impressive away record in this year’s CAF Confederations Cup with another favorable results.

The FA Cup and Super Cup Champions are on quest to make a historic appearance at the Group Stages for the first time having failed to get past the second round three years ago.