A Pyramids FC star has revealed why the Egyptian side will need to play "very carefully" against Orlando Pirates in their clash on Friday evening.
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The Buccaneers face Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League semi-final second leg in Cairo on Friday 25 April, with the two sides deadlocked at 0-0 after the first leg.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Pyramids FC captain Ahmed El Shenawy said his team was determined to achieve great things this season, FilGoal reported.
"Pyramids players have great ambitions to achieve a huge accomplishment this season, and every player knows the extent of the responsibility they face," El Shenawy said.
"Our goal is to achieve the treble of the league, the cup, and the Champions League."
The Sky Blues goalkeeper heaped praise on the Soweto side and said the draw in the first leg meant nothing.
"We have to play very carefully against Orlando and not rush too hard in our desire to win, because the opponent is a distinguished team with speed, and a draw in South Africa means nothing so far," he added.
According to Pan-Africa Football, El Shenawy hoped the game would be settled in regular time but said the team was prepared for all eventualities and the focus was on getting to the final first.
"I hope Pyramids can score and qualify, and that the match doesn’t go to penalty shootouts to decide who reaches the final, the Egyptian said.
"But in any case, I’m fully prepared—along with the rest of the players—for any scenario.
"Right now, it’s important to focus on qualifying first, as the team hasn’t reached the final yet. After that, I won’t worry too much about who we face—whether it’s Al Ahly or Sundowns—because Pyramids is ready for any opponent that comes next,” the shot-stopper added.
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"I hope to win the Champions League title with Pyramids. I’ve reached the final once and the semifinal another time with Zamalek but luck wasn’t on my side. I hope this year will be different and that I can lift the trophy," he concluded.
