Marawan (32) told ‘Sky News Arabia’: “Two days ago I was looking for a ticket. I cannot miss the opportunity to watch the game and cheer from the stands. I am very disappointed, but I’m optimistic that Wydad will secure a new title that will allow them to continue leading clubs on the continent despite the strength of rival team Al-Ahly.
More than 50,000 fans are expected to flock tomorrow, Sunday, to the Mohammed V stadium in Casablanca, after the unprecedented demand that has been registered for tickets for the play-off match between Wydad Al-Ummah and the club Egyptian Al-Qarn Al -Ahly, which will start at eight o’clock in the evening Moroccan time and ten o’clock in the evening Egyptian time.
The first leg result came back in favor of the Al-Ahly side 2-1 as the latter only need to draw to win the title, while Wydad must win with just one goal and keep a clean sheet to crown his fourth title in The Tournament.
Cautious optimism
Marwan said: “The goal scored by Wydad at the Cairo stadium in the second leg rekindled great hopes among the fans of the red team to win the continental title and reach the podium in Casablanca.
And he adds: “I can’t miss the opportunity to be in the stands. It’s an indescribable feeling that global audiences like Wydad fans will share in moments of history, cheering for 90 minutes without arguing. stop until the final whistle.”
As for Oussama Mahmoudi, he warned against the excessive optimism shown by a large part of the Wydad supporters before the confrontation, and against the arrogance which could turn into disappointment if their team did not manage to win the coronation .
And Oussama (41) added to “Sky News Arabia”: “It is true that Wydad has all the skills that allow them to decide the match and retain the title, but the Al-Ahly team is still considered the winner until the moment after the result obtained in Cairo, and Wydad must score a goal on the minus in the “Donour Stadium” (Mohammed V Stadium), a task that is certainly not impossible, but which will not be easy against a solid team the size of Al-Ahly.
And the Wydadi fan continued: “We don’t forget that the Al-Ahly team won the first leg and will look to maintain their progress in various ways on the pitch.”
Difficult game
The Wydad side aspire to retain the CAF Champions League title for the second consecutive time, overcoming the hurdle of rivals Al-Ahly, who are looking to add the 11th title to their treasure.
In this respect, the Moroccan sports analyst Majid Al-Khal affirms that the match will be difficult for the two teams, taking into account the experience acquired by the two clubs at continental level and the technical and human capacities at their disposal.
Al-Khal expects the match to be played out on simple details and characterized by extreme caution from both teams, who will look to take advantage of half chances to mark the superiority that will win the title largest in Africa.
The analyst tried to highlight the strengths of Wydad and Al-Ahly, pointing out that the team has a harmonious offensive line that relies on speed, individual and collective skills, and on elements that can make the difference at any time of the match. , while Al-Ahly have good fullbacks with speed and elusiveness that can surprise the opponent and help his team clinch the title in their favor.
And since Wydad fans often lead the best league in the world, according to Al-Khal, this is a paper that is in Wydad’s interest, and it will give players great motivation to give their best and achieve the fourth title of the continental championship.
equal opportunity
Dozens of Al-Ahly supporters have come to Morocco to support their team, with the match’s organizing committee allocating 2,000 tickets to Egyptian fans who will attend the second leg in Casablanca.
And the Egyptian sports analyst, Mohamed Shehata, registers the presence of optimism, whether in the sports community in Egypt or among the supporters supporting the Al-Ahly team under the leadership of its Swiss technical director, Marcel Kohler , with whom the club has experienced remarkable development in African competitions.
Shehata confirms in a statement to ‘Sky News Ariya’ that the second leg of the African Champions League final will be the scene of strong competition and will be decided by small details.
The spokesperson believes that the Al-Ahly team is able to snatch the title and be crowned Sunday evening in Casablanca, despite the pressure from the public and the stadium, thanks to its experience and its psychological preparation.
Shehata explains that Al-Ahly have a number of players who can make a difference in this match, especially with the return of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy, who was absent with injury in the first leg in Cairo.
The Egyptian sports analyst and critic expects Al-Ahly to rely on a defensive plan, based on collective discipline and the closing of corridors, in order to preserve the team’s progress in the second leg.
Shehata stresses that the task will not be easy for the Al-Ahly team against Wydad, who are a strong opponent who have gained experience in the competition for African titles over the past five years.
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