Asia stocks mixed post US-China talks    Egypt, Pakistan discuss boosting maritime cooperation in Suez Canal visit    EU economic sentiment improves in July '25    PM: Sisi's Gaza speech reaffirms Cairo's steadfast stance on Palestinian cause    Egypt, France airdrop aid to Gaza amid growing humanitarian crisis, global criticism of Israel    Egypt launches initiative with traders, manufacturers to reduce prices of essential goods    SCZONE chief discusses strengthening maritime, logistics cooperation with Panama    Supply minister discusses strengthening cooperation with ITFC    Egypt strengthens healthcare partnerships to enhance maternity, multiple sclerosis, and stroke care    Egypt keeps Gaza aid flowing, total tops 533,000 tons: minister    Egypt reviews health insurance funding mechanism to ensure long-term sustainability    Gaza on verge of famine as war escalates, ceasefire talks stall    Gaza crisis, trade on agenda as Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland    Egyptian president follows up on initiatives to counter extremist thought    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    Egypt will keep pushing for Gaza peace, aid: PM    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Sisi sends letter to Nigerian president affirming strategic ties    Egypt, Senegal sign pharma MoU to unify regulatory standards    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Fight for first continues in Africa
Published in The Egyptian Gazette on 12 - 08 - 2010

The battle for supremacy in the CAF African Champions League will resume this weekend when reigning African club champions TP Mazembe host on-form Group A leaders Esperance, while Egyptians Al Ahly travel to Algeria to face JS Kabylie in crucial Group B encounter.
Both matches have the capacity to alter the status quo in the group standings and, by the end of the weekend, we might well have different faces at the helm of both Group A and B. JS Kabaylie's match against Egyptian giants Al-Ahly has certainly grabbed many people's attention. JS Kabylie -" the current leaders of Group A - square up to their second-placed rivals in a North African derby on Sunday that will rekindle the rivalry between the two outfits.
Al Ahly have been hit by a spate of injuries that have affected their prepareations. Doubtful for the game are Mhamed Fadl and Hossam Ashour, but the duo are racing against time to gain full fitness. The football rivalry between the two nations is well documented and both camps have been trading words in an attempt to gain a psychological advantage.
Kabylie have an impeccable record in their group having won their first two games, their last victory being a triumphant outing against Heartland of Nigeria. Boasting with a record of having won the trophy six times, the Red Devils of Cairo last won the trophy two years ago. Ahly coach, Hossam Al-Badri is hoping for a much improved performance from his side away from home. “The most important thing for us is to get the results," he said. "We will be up against a very good side away from home, but we need to keep on working harder."
Heartland will face Egypt's Ismaily in another Group B encounter, with coach Samson Siasia predicting a tough encounter for the Nigerian side. However, Siasia, who has been linked with the Nigeria national team's head coach position, will have a lot on his mind. Heartland have, after all, only registered one point in their opening two matches.
“Going to Egypt and getting maximum points won't be easy for my team, but we need results in this game," Siasia said. "We know they are a strong side and although they haven't been doing well, but they will be dangerous.”


Clic here to read the story from its source.