Kahraba promises Al Ahly fans to keep fighting for titles

CAIRO-13 February 2021: Al Ahly winger Mahmoud Kahraba said that Al Ahly players achieved their goal in the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the bronze medal.

Al Ahly defeated Brazilian giants, Palmeiras, 3-2 on penalties in the FIFA Club World Cup third-place playoff to win the bronze medal for the second time in the club’s history.

“The team was united and the players were up to the task throughout the tournament. We faced difficult circumstances ahead of the bronze medal match as we missed many key players for suspension and we also missed Ali Maaloul for injury.” Kahraba told the club’s official website.

Al Ahly became the first Arab and African club to reach the podium in the Club World Cup on two occasions as Al Ahly also won the bronze medal in 2006.   

Kahraba revealed that the club fans are always eager to win titles, adding that the players are doing their best effort to achieve the fans’ dreams.

He added “Our fans are always eager for more trophies and we, the players, have the same concept. Therefore, we will start preparing for our opening match in the CAF Champions League group stage then we will focus on the league matches as we aim to defend last season’s titles.”

Al Ahly will face Sudan’s Al Merrikh SC on Tuesday in Al Ahly’s opening match in the CAF Champions League group stage.