Fresh from their triumph in the Egyptian League, new Ahly coach Carlos Garrido makes his continental bow in the encounter billed for the Air Defence Stadium on Saturday, against Sewe Sportt, who have drawn all three games at this stage.
Match info: Venue: Air Defence Stadium | Date & Time: 26 Jul 2014 – 21:30
Garrido will be hoping to restore smiles on the faces of the teeming fans, who suffered heartbreak after a 2-1 loss to Smouha in the semi-final of the Egyptian Cup clash killed off their hopes of a domestic double.
The Ahly set-up has witnessed series of changes from administrative to technical with former defensive stalwart, Wael Gomaa appointed Director of Football following his retirement last month.
However, the good news for the “Red Devils” is the return to fitness of playmaker Walid Soliman, who will be expected to team up with in-form Amr Gamal and Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan whilst to deliver the passes to veteran Emad Moteeb upfront.
The Cairo giants have also been boosted by the presence of veteran midfielder, Hossam Ghaly, who rejoined the club after a stint with Belgian side, Lierse. Ghaly, 33, who was an influential member of the Ahly side that annexed the Orange CAF Champions League crown in 2012, is hoping to guide the seasoned campaigners to the ultimate in the second-tier continental club championship on his third stint.
Sewe held the Egyptians one-all in the previous meeting between the two sides, and look poised to force a bitter pill down the throat of their hosts.
LIVE Al Ahly vs Séwé Sport | African Confederation Cup 2014
Match info: Venue: Air Defence Stadium | Date & Time: 26 Jul 2014 – 21:30
