Mohamed Attia, Al Ahly's midfielder, emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Ugandan club Kitarra, scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32. He stressed that the team aims to secure victory and ensure qualification to the group stage.
In statements to Al Ahly's media center, Mohamed Attia noted that the journey to Uganda was exhausting for the players due to the long travel time and the difficulty of reaching the city hosting the match. He confirmed that the team successfully returned from the first leg despite a slow start.
The Al Ahly midfielder added that the team fell behind by a goal in the first leg but managed to equalize and then score the winning goal, reflecting the players' determination to achieve a positive result before the second leg.
Mohamed Attia: There are no easy matches, whether at home or away
Mohamed Attia explained that the players are looking to crown their efforts with a victory in the second leg, emphasizing that matches are never easy, whether played at home or away.
The Al Ahly player pointed out that the first leg faced difficult circumstances due to travel, weather, and the long journey to the host city, while the team will play the second leg at home in front of their fans, which he hopes to capitalize on to achieve victory and qualification.
Mohamed Attia said: "The last match was tough due to travel and conditions, and getting to the city where we will play. However, tomorrow's match is easier at home and in front of our fans, so God willing, we will achieve victory and qualify for the group stage."
