No excuse for Al Ahly not to beat Sundowns, says sports analyst
Sports analyst Saeed Al Hilal says Al Ahly should secure victory over South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, who are missing key players.
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AISports analyst Saeed Al Hilal has said there is no excuse for Al Ahly not to return with a win from their match against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, noting that the hosts are suffering from a shortage of players.
Speaking to Al Arabiya FM, Al Hilal stated that Al Ahly have higher-quality players than Sundowns. He acknowledged that the South African side features several talented players and is well-organized, but is currently dealing with absences in the squad.
He added that Al Ahly must approach the match calmly and avoid becoming agitated, pointing out the speed of Sundowns' players. He emphasized that a composed approach could help the Egyptian team achieve their objective.
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Al Ahly will visit Mamelodi Sundowns next Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, in the second round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, a clash between the champions of Africa and Asia.