Pyramids Coach: "We Faced RS Berkane in the Super Cup Final, It Was a Very Difficult Match... I Expect a Clash of the Same Level" - Elbotola
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Pyramids Coach: "We Faced RS Berkane in the Super Cup Final, It Was a Very Difficult Match... I Expect a Clash of the Same Level"

Pyramids Coach: "We Faced RS Berkane in the Super Cup Final, It Was a Very Difficult Match... I Expect a Clash of the Same Level"

23 January 2026at20:18

Croatian Krunoslav Jurčić, coach of Egyptian club Pyramids FC, emphasized the difficulty of their upcoming match against RS Berkane in the third round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Jurčić stated, "We will play a big match against RS Berkane; we respect them greatly. The last time we played them, it was an extremely difficult match in the CAF Super Cup final, and I expect an encounter of the same level, full of individual skills."

He added, "It is very difficult to prepare my team to face Berkane's distinguished players, but we must play as one team, as we did in the last match, and be extremely fierce."

He continued, "During this period, we had many players who participated in the Africa Cup of Nations, so not all players are in their best condition, and we hope to deliver a good performance."

Pyramids FC will visit RS Berkane tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane.

Why is Pyramids FC coach Krunoslav Jurčić expecting a tough match against RS Berkane?

Pyramids FC coach Krunoslav Jurčić expects a tough match against RS Berkane, recalling their "extremely difficult" CAF Super Cup final. He cites Berkane's distinguished players and the need for fierce, unified team play.

How might recent international duty affect Pyramids FC's readiness for the RS Berkane match?

Many Pyramids FC players recently competed in the Africa Cup of Nations, impacting their current condition. Coach Jurčić acknowledged that not all are at their peak, hoping the team can still deliver a strong performance.