Zamalek’s newly appointed coach Jose Peseiro speaks to the players during his first training session. Photo courtesy of Zamalek.
The 64-year-old Peseiro, who joined Zamalek in February, vowed to fight for a victory in his debut match in the continental tournament.
“We will fight to achieve a positive result against Stellenbosch, and we are determined to win this difficult game,” Peseiro told reporters at the pre-game press conference.
“My goal is to secure the Confederation Cup this season and help Zamalek win their second continental title,” he added.
“We are focused on winning and putting on a good performance to progress to the next round,” the Zamalek coach stated.
Peseiro also highlighted the strength of Stellenbosch, saying, “Stellenbosch is a newly established team, but they are well-organized on the field and have more talented players in their squad.”
Having enjoyed a perfect start in Egyptian domestic competitions, Peseiro has led Zamalek to eight consecutive games without defeat.
Zamalek advanced to the Confederation Cup quarterfinals by topping Group D with 14 points, while Stellenbosch finished second in Group B with 9 points.
The second leg will be held in Cairo on 9 April.
The winner of the Zamalek-Stellenbosch tie will face the victor of the Masry-Simba clash in the semifinals.
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