CAPS United have been handed a glimmer of hope despite going down to Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli 4-2 at the National Sports Stadium.

CAPS United ‘s other fellow Group B opponents Zamalek and USM Alger drew 1-1 to keep the group wide open.

The result means CAPS United can still bounce back to qualify for the quarter-finals if they manage positive results in their upcoming games despite currently being at the bottom.

However, the Green Machine will need to improve after a poor performance which Chitembwe blamed on inadequate preparations due to a number of injured players.

CAPS United will face Al Ahli away in their next Group match.

Group B standings

Zamalek  – 5 points

USM Alger -4 points

Al Ahli Tripoli -4 points

CAPS United -3 points