Watching the match between Esperance Tunis and Al-Ahly in the CAF Champions League final

Zakaria Al-Ayeb, a player for Tunisian Tunisian club Esperance, emphasized that facing Egyptian club Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final tomorrow evening will be extremely challenging.

During the pre-match press conference, Al-Ayeb stated, "The CAF Champions League final will not be easy at all. I hope we can be at our best and deliver our top performance in the match. Al Ahly is a great team, but we are ready for this encounter."

He added, "We understand the importance of this match and the significance of winning it. We need to play with team spirit and capitalize on every opportunity to win. We have been working hard in training and hope this will be reflected in our performance during the match."

Esperance aims to leverage the home advantage and the support of their fans at the Rades Stadium to secure a positive result before the return leg in Cairo. Al-Ayeb's statements aim to motivate the team to exert maximum effort and focus to win this tough encounter.

Conversely, Al Ahly seeks to achieve a positive result away from home that would benefit them in the return leg at their home ground, aiming to add another title to their rich history in the African competition.

The match between Al Ahly and Esperance is scheduled for 10:00 PM Cairo time tomorrow, Saturday, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.

Al-Ayeb also reaffirmed during the press conference, "We must be fully focused during the Champions League final matches and aim to win the title. Esperance's fans have always been a great support for us, and we hope to make them happy by winning the championship with the team."

He continued, "Al Ahly is a big team with a distinguished squad. We will be cautious and fight to secure Esperance's fifth title. We intend to make the most of the home and fan advantage at Rades Stadium to gain an edge before the return match in Cairo."

These statements highlight the Tunisian team's enthusiasm and strong desire to achieve a positive result against Al Ahly, who hold the record for the most CAF Champions League wins. Esperance aims to capitalize on the home and fan advantage at Rades Stadium to secure superiority before the return leg in Cairo. Meanwhile, Al Ahly seeks to achieve a result that puts them in a good position before the return match on their home turf.

Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Esperance, also emphasized the importance of their match against Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, scheduled for 10:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades, Tunisia.

In his statements during the pre-match press conference, Cardoso noted that the significance of this confrontation extends beyond on-field tactics to the psychological aspect of the players. He stressed the need to enter the match with a single goal in mind: securing a victory.

Cardoso added, "We know that Al Ahly is a strong team with great experience in this competition, but we are well-prepared for this challenge. We need to give our best and show strong character to achieve a positive result that will make the second leg easier for us."

He continued, "We have trained well over the past period, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. We will strive to exploit every available opportunity and maintain high concentration throughout the match."

Cardoso concluded his remarks by saying, "Esperance's fans will be present in full force at Rades Stadium, and we understand the importance of their support. We will do our utmost to make them happy and achieve a result that puts us in a good position before the return match in Cairo."

Tomorrow's match represents a golden opportunity for Esperance to take a significant step towards securing their fifth CAF Champions League title, while Al Ahly aims to achieve a positive result that boosts their chances in the return leg and solidifies their dominance in the competition.

Miguel Cardoso also highlighted that thorough preparation is crucial for the decisive match against Al Ahly. During the pre-match press conference, he emphasized that diligent preparation and maximum effort are essential to winning the title.

Cardoso stated, "I greatly benefit from the saying of the great coach Carlo Ancelotti, which emphasizes that good preparation and hard work are the keys to success. We are working with complete seriousness and understand that the competition will be tough, but we are ready to face the challenge."

He expressed his desire to win the CAF Champions League with Esperance, especially after losing two editions of the UEFA Europa League. "I have learned a lot from those experiences and have become more determined to achieve success. We want to make our fans proud and strive to win this championship."

Cardoso concluded by saying, "Al Ahly is a strong team with extensive experience in this competition, but we are confident in our abilities and will work hard to achieve a positive result in the first leg. The support of our fans will play a significant role, and we will play with high fighting spirit to make them happy."

The first leg between Esperance and Al Ahly is set for 10:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades, in a highly anticipated match for football fans across Africa.