Al Ahly’s Director of Football, Sayed Abdelhafiz spoke about the team’s upcoming match against Sudan’s Al Merrikh SC in our opening game of the CAF Champions League group stage.

“Al Merrikh arrived in Egypt early in order to prepare for our game against them. Tomorrow’s game will be a tough match for both teams, as each team will be looking to achieve a positive result in the first game of the CAF Champions League group stage.”

“Winning the bronze medal of the FIFA Club World Cup is now something of the past. We have a tough match against Al Merrikh and we are currently focused on the game.”

“We deal with the CAF Champions League competition on different stages. We focus on each game separately. “

“I have faith in all of our players and even if we have any absences, yet I believe in the abilities of the rest of the players.”

“Finally, we have a warm relationship with Al Merrikh and our pre-match technical meeting with them showed such a kind relationship.”