Zamalek SC: "A positive result in the first leg will make it easier for us in the return leg," Omar Gaber

Zamalek SC faces Stellenbosch FC this Wednesday, April 2, in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. On the eve of this encounter, Egyptian defender Omar Gaber emphasizes the importance of this match for the club's ambitions.

Having arrived in South Africa a few days ago, the Zamalek SC delegation settled in to fine-tune their preparations for the match against Stellenbosch FC. This confrontation, scheduled for Wednesday at Cape Town Stadium, is a crucial step for the White Knights in their quest for another continental title.

In a press conference this Tuesday, April 1, Omar Gaber expressed the team's determination to secure a favorable result away from home.

"We will do our best, especially since the first quarter-final match will be played away. We hope to achieve a positive result in the first leg, which will make it easier for us in the return leg. We will fight for victory," he stated.

The return match against Stellenbosch FC is scheduled for April 9 at the Cairo International Stadium. By then, Zamalek SC hopes to have taken a favorable step by securing a positive result in South Africa, thus easing their path to the semi-finals of the competition.

Lydiane N'Po |

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