Coach Mido expressed his gratitude to the players for their efforts not only in the decisive match but throughout the entire competition. He highlighted Zamalek’s defensive strength, noting that they are the only team among the eight qualifiers to have kept a clean sheet in all six matches played so far. Mido emphasized the team’s focus on defensive tactics, which has evidently paid off.
With the elimination of Al Ahly, Zamalek remains one of the favorites in the CAF Champions League. The Cairo-based team’s impressive performance in the preliminaries, with four wins and two draws in six matches, solidifies their status as strong contenders in the tournament. As the sole Egyptian representative in the competition, Zamalek carries the hopes of the nation as they progress to the group stage.
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