Chief Executive Officer of Stellenbosch FC chief Rob Bernardi is worried about his outfit facing Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals.
The South African outfit were paired against the defending champions during the draw last week.
And Rob Bernardi has acknowledged his team wanted to finish the campaign without facing Zamalek, who has a rich history in Africa.
“We preferred other opponents; we didn’t want to face Zamalek in the quarterfinals.” He told Egypt’s Channel One:
“Our club has only been playing in Africa for seven years, while Zamalek is a huge club with a rich history and numerous continental titles.”
Despite the challenge, Bernardi remains optimistic: “We are ready for this test against a great team. The match will be tough because Zamalek is one of the favorites for the title.”
“They have top players with great experience and know how to win. We will play the first leg at home with full force to keep our chances alive.”
The quarterfinals of the Confederations Cup has been scheduled for April 2025.
