Zamalek host Niger’s AS Douanes in the opening game of their African Champions League campaign at Cairo Stadium on Sunday.
Match Info:
Venue: Cairo Stadium Time & Date: 9 Feb 2014 – 18:45 (CLT)
Mido will be looking to succeed where his predecessors failed when he leads Zamalek in a new Champions League campaign as the once dominant force in Africa eye their first title since 2002.
Zamalek host Niger’s Niger’s AS Douanes in the first leg of the preliminary round at Cairo Stadium on Sunday as they look to continue their steady revival under rookie coach Mido.
“I didn’t watch more games for Niger’s AS Douanes, but I expect they have three to four talented players,” Mido told a news conference Friday.
“I won’t hold pressure the players, asking them to score more goals during the first leg. All I want is an early goal to take the upper hand of the game, and introduce our ordinary performance.”
Zamalek won twice and drew once in three Egyptian Premier League games under Mido, displaying some attacking flair that was nowhere to be seen under Toulan.
They were particularly impressive in a 4-0 victory over Qanah that saw in-form striker Ahmed Ali score twice and Mauritanian forward Dominique Da Silva net his maiden goal after joining on a free transfer from Ahly.
