CAFCC: Al Masry coach- Simba fans will be a double-edged weapon

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Anis Boujelbene, head coach of Al Masry SC, believes the presence of Simba’s fans could be a double-edged weapon for their team in the CAF Confederation Cup clash.

Al Masry will face Simba in Tanzania on Wednesday at 1:00 PM GMT in the quarterfinal second leg.

The first leg in Egypt ended with a 2-0 win for the Port Said-based side. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Boujelbene said:

"We are fully prepared for tomorrow's match. We are striving to secure qualification, despite Simba's strong home team. We studied Simba's style of play, and we have several scenarios for the match... I hope we advance to bring joy to Al Masry fans."

The Tunisian coach expressed his opinion on the crowd attendance: "The massive attendance of Simba fans at the match is a double-edged weapon."

Al Masry will be without their Nigerian striker John Ebuka due to an injury. About the injury Boujelbene said: "Our stars are fully prepared to compensate for John Ebuka's absence."

Al Masry right-back Karim El Iraqi also spoke in the press conference:

"We have completely turned the page of the first leg, and we are only thinking about qualification. We are fully focused on the match and ready to deal with Simba's key players."