Sundowns player: Al Ahly are Asian champions and we know their strength

Brian Lyon, the striker for Mamelodi Sundowns FC, has confirmed his team's readiness to face Al Ahly FC, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, as part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

The Colombian forward has stated that he is not worried ahead of the upcoming match, noting that he is currently in a state of calm and focus in preparation for the anticipated clash.

Lyon has indicated that the feeling of pressure will increase as the match date approaches, especially the day before the game or while heading to the stadium.

Mamelodi Sundowns FC's striker believes that this pressure can turn into a positive motivator, giving players the necessary enthusiasm to perform at their best against a strong opponent.

Lyon praised Al Ahly's potential, emphasizing that Mamelodi Sundowns are well aware of the difficulty of the matchup, given that the Saudi team possesses outstanding players and a squad with depth and quality.

The Colombian striker described the match as a clash between the champions of two continents, with Al Ahly FC entering as the Asian champion, while Mamelodi Sundowns FC represents Africa as the African champion.

Lyon has stressed that both teams know each other's capabilities well, which raises the level of mutual respect before the encounter, where each side is looking to secure a qualification spot.

The match between Al Ahly FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC is of great importance in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, with both teams eager to secure victory and take a step closer to the next round.