Al Masry SC head coach Ali Maher emphasized the importance of securing a win against Black Bulls describing it as an only option to guarantee the team’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Al Masry will face Black Bulls at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt, in the sixth round of the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The match is scheduled for 4:00 PM GMT.
During the pre-match press conference, Ali Maher stated:
“Our focus is entirely on tomorrow’s match. We have no option but to win to ensure qualification and I’m pleased with the performance and fighting spirit of Al Masry’s players.”
“Al Masry fans are the key and the secret to achieving victory. The players’ performance is improving over time.”
“I’m saddened by Mohamed El-Shami’s injury and we are studying alternatives to compensate for his absence.”
Al Masry player Karim El Iraqi also spoke during the press conference and said:
“We have thoroughly studied Black Bulls. The match is a do-or-die situation and we are focused solely on winning. Our ambitions are high and the presence of fans gives us extra motivation.”
Group D standings in CAF Confideration Cup:
1. Zamalek - 11 points.
2. Al Masry - 6 points.
3. Enyimba - 5 points.
4. Black Bulls - 4 points.
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