Zamalek coach Jose Gomes speaks during a press conference on Saturday 27 April, 2024. Photo courtesy of Zamalek.
Gomes emphasized the team's focus on winning and securing a place in the final.
"The game will be difficult, but we will play to win and secure our spot in the final. Qualifying for the final would be a fantastic achievement and a source of joy for our fans," he said during the pre-game press conference.
"Our target is to win the title, and we are fully focused on tomorrow's game. We will fight to secure a ticket for the final and return to Egypt victorious," he added.
Zamalek will be without their skipper Mahmoud 'Shikabala' Abdel-Razek who sustained a muscle injury while training in Ghana.
"Shikabala's absence is unfortunate news. He is a veteran player and a valuable asset to Zamalek," Gomes added.
On a positive note, The White Knights will receive a boost with the return of left-back Ahmed Fattouh, right-back Omar Gaber, and winger Ahmed 'Zizo' Sayed, who have recovered from their injuries.
After conceding a scoreless draw in Cairo, Zamalek will have to to avoid defeat in Ghana in order to secure a spot in the final.
Dreams FC have announced that the entrance for the large majority of the stadium will be free of charge in order to get a much needed boost to reach the final on their continental debut.
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