Marcel Koller, the head coach of Al Ahly's first football team, expressed his happiness at qualifying for the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. He confirmed that his team is fully focused on the upcoming match against Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa. In a press conference held today, Koller emphasized that the match would be a tough challenge against a strong opponent. He pointed out that the results of previous matches at this stage highlight the closeness of the competition between the teams. He added, "Our goal is to qualify for the final, and we will do our best to achieve a positive result in this match."

Koller continued, "Al Ahly has experienced players who have previously faced South African teams, which enhances our preparedness for this encounter. Football is a team game, and constant communication within the team helps in the preparation for this crucial phase of the tournament."

He stressed that the team's focus is entirely on technical and physical preparation for the match. He highlighted the discipline and intense focus within the team's camp, with players feeling a strong sense of responsibility to compete for the title and make Al Ahly's fans proud.

In a related context, a technical meeting for the match between Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns was held this morning, Friday, at a hotel in Pretoria, South Africa. During the meeting, it was agreed that Al Ahly would wear its traditional kit consisting of a red shirt, white shorts, and red socks, while the goalkeeper would wear an all-blue kit. On the other hand, Mamelodi Sundowns will wear a yellow shirt, blue shorts, and white socks, with their goalkeeper in a full purple kit. The meeting also set the arrival times of both teams at the stadium, the time for warming up, and discussed all organizational arrangements for the match.

The match will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 3:00 PM at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, while the return leg will take place in Cairo next Friday.