Sayed Abdelhafiz, Al Ahly’s director of football, stated that the team is well prepared to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

“We came to South Africa with full motives to face Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday."

"In football, you have to forget about the past and only think about the future.”

“We forgot about the first leg' result. Our focus is now turned towards Saturday’s match to secure our qualification to the CAF Champions League semi-finals.”

Abdelhafiz concluded that he stressed to the players that they must play with Al Ahly’s character and to put on a strong performance, which fit the club’s prestigious value.