El Shenawy: The main goal for Al Ahly FC is to secure qualification to the next round

Al Ahly FC goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has confirmed the significant importance of his team's upcoming match against Kitarra from Uganda in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, pointing out that the Red Devils' goal is to secure victory to officially advance to the group stage.

Mohamed El Shenawy, in statements to the media center of Al Ahly FC, stated that the match represents great importance for the Red Devils, as it is a decisive step towards qualifying for the group stage. He explained that the home and away matches are decided over 180 minutes, and that the team finished the first half in Uganda, with the second half remaining in Egypt.

Al Ahly FC's goalkeeper stated that the players are preparing for the match with great focus, pointing out that Egyptian clubs face some difficulties during African matches, especially due to traveling long distances, as was the case during the team's recent trip to Uganda.

Mohamed El Shenawy pointed out that the positive result that Al Ahly FC achieved in the first leg represents a first step that the team seeks to establish in the return leg in Cairo, armed with the advantages of home ground and their fans. He believes that the support from the stands will provide real motivation for the players to secure the victory and qualify.

The team's main goal is to secure qualification for the next round and continue their journey in the African competition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus throughout the match and not underestimating the opponent.

Mohamed El Shenawy concluded his statements by confirming that the coaching staff and players were keen to review the first leg match, focusing on the positive aspects displayed by the team, as well as identifying mistakes and negatives to work on correcting them before facing Kitara, in order to deliver a strong performance and secure qualification to the group stage.