Al Ahli's director Osama Hawsawi acknowledged the club is not yet fully prepared for their upcoming FIFA Intercontinental Cup match against Mamelodi Sundowns. The clash, set for Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, will see the two teams compete in the second round of the competition. Hawsawi emphasized that while the team has made progress, they still have work to do before facing the South African champions.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed pride in representing not just his club but also South Africa and the continent as a whole. The match, scheduled for 3pm local time, will pit the CAF Champions League winners against the Asian Champions League victors. Both teams are expected to bring strong lineups, with the outcome likely to draw significant attention from football fans across Africa and beyond.
The game marks a high-profile encounter between two of the continent’s most successful clubs. While Al Ahli remains confident in their preparations, the challenge of facing a well-established African side adds an extra layer of complexity. The result could have implications for both teams’ standing in the competition and their future prospects on the international stage.
