Marwan Attia: Exiting the Champions League Was the Hardest

Marwan Attia, a player for Al Ahly Club, revealed the extent of the disappointment that overwhelmed the team’s players at the end of last season, affirming that losing the CAF Champions League title left a greater impact than any other failure, given the high aspirations everyone had for competing for the continental title.

The Al-Ahly player explained in a television interview that the team went through a challenging season on various fronts and exerted great effort in all competitions. However, the final results did not reflect the amount of work the players put in throughout the season.

Attia confirmed that losing the Egyptian League and the African Champions League titles was painful, but he considered exiting the continental tournament to be the harshest blow in the locker room, saying that the players aspired to go far and compete for the title until the very last moments.

He added that the pressure accompanying wearing the Al Ahly jersey never stops, given the constant demands to achieve victories and win titles. He pointed out that all players give their utmost, whether in training or matches, to bring joy to the fans.

He said that the responsibility placed on the players is very significant, explaining that many of them sacrifice their time and personal lives in pursuit of success and to bring joy to the hearts of the fans and their families.

In his discussion about local competition, Marwan Attia praised both Zamalek and Pyramids, affirming that they have strong elements and deserve respect. However, he emphasized that Al Ahly's focus is always on improving its level and achieving its goals without paying attention to others.

The Al Ahly player concluded his statements with a message of optimism for the team's fans, affirming that the players are determined to make amends in the upcoming season and return strongly to the podiums, striving to compete in all championships and regain the successes the club is accustomed to.