Sayed Abdelhafiz, Al Ahly's director of football, expects a difficult game against Al Merrikh SC as it will be held at 3:00 PM in a very hot weather. However, our director of football believes that Al Ahly players are capable of winning the three points. 

"We respect Al Merrikh SC very much. They are a strong team with many talented players and they will be playing at home, which is an advantage for them." 

"Playing in a very hot weather makes it a more difficult game but our players are used to these circumstances and are ready to overcome the challenges. We have to fight to achieve our target like what we did against AS Vita Club in the previous round." 

Al Ahly face Al Merrikh SC on Saturday at 3:00 PM (Cairo Time) in the fifth fixture of the CAF Champions League group stage. 

The Red Eagles hope to achieve the three points and secure their qualification to the quarter-finals.