Live: Al Ahly v ZESCO | CAF Champions League August 12, 2016

Match info:

Match K.O @ 21:30 Cairo local time
Venue: Suez Stadium (Egypt)

Al Ahly will face a tough test when they host Zambia’s ZESCO United in the fifth round of the CAF Champions League group stage on Friday.

The Cairo giants Ahly, who lie third in Group A, are bidding for a place in the CAF Champions league semis after wasting multiple points in three of their first four games.

Ahly started their bid by losing to ZESCO 3-2, ASEC of Ivory Coast 2-1 then drew with Morocco’s Wydad 0-0 in Cairo before finally beating the Moroccan side 1-0 in Casablanca.

“ZESCO’s game will be difficult but the team is ready for an adventure since it’s the last chance to compete on a place in the semifinals,” Ahly coach Martin Jol was quoted as saying on the club’s official website on Thursday.

“We will play the game for a win and we are ready to qualify for the semis,” he added.

Ahly lost on Monday to arch-rivals Zamalek 3-1 in the Egypt Cup final and the team continues to suffer injuries and fatigue.

“The defeat by Zamalek will not have any negative impact when we play against ZESCO United,” Jol said.

“I talked with my players and asked them to forget about the Cup defeat. Ahly is a big team with experienced players who should focus on every tournament and set aside any stumble.”

Live: Al Ahly v ZESCO | CAF Champions League August 12, 2016

Match K.O @ 21:30 Cairo local time

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