Ahly are highly motivated to win in Morocco ahead of Raja clash, says midfielder Atteya
Ahly midfielder Marwan Atteya said on Thursday that his side has a big motivation to beat their Moroccan opponent, Raja de Casablanca, in the Champions League to seal passage to the competition’s semi-finals as the team is bidding for its 11th continental title.
Ahly midfielder Marwan Atteya in action during the match between Al-Ahly and Raja on 22 April, 2023. Photo courtesy of Al-Ahly Facebook page.
The Red Devils, who got a first-leg advantage after defeating Raja 2-0 in Cairo last week, will face the Moroccan side in the second leg in Morocco on Saturday.
“The team is very motivated to win in order to secure our qualification to the next round," Marwan Atteya told the club’s official website on Thursday.
“The game will be very tough, especially with the good form of the Moroccan side.”
“The team’s technical staff has asked the players to do their best during this crucial game.”
Atteya, 24, joined Ahly last January from Ittihad of Alexandria, and he produced a string of strong displays with the team as he became a regular member in Marcel Koller's squad.
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