Zamalek are favourites to advance to the next stage of the African Confederation Cup but North African tests are usually tricky as they take on Moroccan side FUS Rabat today.
Zamalek, who are making their first appearance in the Confederation Cup since the competition’s new format was introduced in 2004, host FUS Rabat in Suez in buoyant mood as they look well-equipped to end an 11-year league drought.
“Sunday’s match will be so difficult. We are facing a very good side who boast many excellent players,” Zamalek winger Ahmed Eid, who has been one of their key performers so far this season, said on the club’s official website.
“We have to focus on getting a good result before the second leg. Our matches against North African sides are always strong and tense.”
Zamalek’s website quoted Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira as telling his players that they should not focus too much on securing a “big win” ahead of the second leg, saying they just need to be fully focused.
The match will start at: 19:00 (Cairo Local Time)
Live on Nile Sports TV: www.nilesports.net
