Zizo: Winning the CAF Super Cup against Al Ahly will be even more special

As champions of the CAF Confederation Cup, Zamalek face their Egyptian rivals who lifted the CAF Champions League in what promises to be an action-filled match-up on Friday, 27 September at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ahead of the showdown the attacker expressed his ambition of winning the title for the fifth time in the club's history since last winning it in  2020.

'Zizou' also shares how special the victory will be should it come at the hands of their rivals, Al Ahly who are the most successful club in the CAF Super Cup with 8 titles.

"Not only is this one of the most important trophies to win in Africa, but it involves two arch-rivals that have a rich history in African football. We want to deliver a high-quality match that shines a spotlight on Egyptian football," he said.

"Coach Jose Gomes and his staff are working hard with us to prepare for this challenge. It will require a lot of mental toughness. We can prepare well tactically but mental toughness will be key in such a match.

"The most important thing will be to stay fully focused and take advantage of every opportunity. Our ambition is to win this cup, especially since Zamalek can count on the support of its many fans in the Gulf, who will be there to cheer us on.

"Our goal is to make them proud. Technically, we know that they are a very good and disciplined side who will be very difficult to break but equally so, we have the quality and ambition to get the job done and make our fans happy."

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