**Zamalek Gears Up for Impossible Comeback Against Etoile du Sahel**
Zamalek Cairo faces a daunting challenge tonight as they prepare to overturn a 5-1 first-leg deficit against Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel in the CAF Cup semi-final. The Egyptian champions’ Portuguese coach, Jesualdo Ferreira, has made clear the target etched boldly in the team’s locker room: a 4-0 victory — the only result that can propel Zamalek into the final.
The match has already captured intense media attention across Egypt, where newspapers and fans alike have embraced the possibility of a dramatic comeback that could erase the painful memory of last Sunday’s heavy loss in Sousse.
Ferreira remains pragmatic but determined: “The first leg is history. We must play with nothing on our minds except the desire to win and qualify for the final. We will take it one step at a time and believe in ourselves and our chances.”
Zamalek draws motivation from its rich history of overturning deficits in continental competition. The White Knights recall their stunning 6-1 win over Ethiopia’s Mechal Army in 1976 — a comeback that followed a 2-0 quarter-final first-leg defeat in the Cup Winners’ Cup. Another example is their remarkable rebound against JS Kabylie in the 1984 Champions League semi-final, where they overcame a 3-0 first-leg loss to progress.
Tonight’s encounter promises to be a fierce test of character as Zamalek seeks to rewrite the script and deny Etoile du Sahel a place in the final.
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If you want, I can also draft a preview of tonight’s tactics or key player battles!
