FC Porto left back Francisco Moura expects a challenging encounter against Egyptian giants Ahly, describing them as "the best team in Africa" ahead of their decisive Group Stage clash at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Porto and Ahly meet on Tuesday in a must-win match for both sides, who sit third and fourth respectively in Group B with one point each.
Group leaders Palmeiras and Inter Miami are tied on four points, meaning qualification for the semi-finals remains mathematically possible for all four teams.
“We expect a very tough game against Ahly,” Moura told FC Porto’s official website on Sunday.
“They are a strong side — the best in Africa — so we have to be fully focused.”
The Portuguese side opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Palmeiras before suffering a 2-1 defeat to MLS club Inter Miami.
“We’re not satisfied with the result against Inter Miami, but we have to put that behind us and concentrate fully on the match against Ahly,” Moura concluded.
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