El Shenawy: "We Know AS FAR Well, Aiming for Positive Result in Morocco"

T.E (Elbotola)

13 March 2026at12:52

Pyramids FC goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy spoke about the difficulty of facing AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on the absence of the Moroccan club's fans.

During the pre-match press conference, El Shenawy stated: "We know AS FAR very well, and we realize they possess great capabilities and experience."

He continued: "We are focused and have prepared well for the match. We know it will be a difficult encounter. We hope to achieve a positive result in Morocco, so that the decider remains for the return leg in Egypt."

He added: "The absence of AS FAR fans from the first leg is an opportunity we must seize to return with a positive result before the second leg."

El Shenawy concluded: "We are always very happy to be in Morocco, as the two peoples are brothers first and foremost. I hope the match lives up to the standards of Egyptian and Moroccan football."

It is worth noting that AS FAR will host Egyptian side Pyramids FC this Friday at 22:00 (local time) in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, a match that will be played behind closed doors.

Q&A

What is Ahmed El Shenawy's main focus for Pyramids FC's match against AS FAR?

Ahmed El Shenawy's main focus for Pyramids FC's match against AS FAR is securing a positive result in Morocco. He emphasized the team's thorough preparation and understanding of their opponent's capabilities and experience.

How does the absence of AS FAR fans impact the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final?

The absence of AS FAR fans significantly impacts the first leg by presenting a crucial opportunity for Pyramids FC. Goalkeeper El Shenawy believes his team must capitalize on this situation to gain an advantage before the return leg.

What is Pyramids FC's strategy for the two-leg CAF Champions League quarter-final?

Pyramids FC's strategy for the two-leg quarter-final is to achieve a favorable outcome in the first leg in Morocco. This approach aims to make the second leg, played on home soil, the decisive match for advancing in the competition.