When asked about playing Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the upcoming African Football League (AFL), Al Ahly SC icon and former coach Mokhtar Mokhtar didn\u2019t hold back.<\/p>\n
As the African champions prepare for the quarterfinals, Mokhtar\u2019s frank remarks have piqued interest in the upcoming matchup.<\/p>\n
The opening leg of the AFL quarterfinal between Al Ahly and Tanzanian powerhouses Simba SC will take place on October 20 in Dar es Salaam. A rematch between the teams will decide who moves on to the semifinals a week from now in Cairo.<\/p>\n
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Mokhtar\u2019s confidence in Al Ahly was on display when he said, \u201cSimba should be concerned about facing Al Ahly, but I am worried about facing South Africa\u2019s Mamelodi Sundowns.\u201d This openness reflects the reverence and caution that are typical of interactions with Sundowns.<\/p>\n
Particularly noteworthy is Mamelodi Sundowns\u2019 stellar record versus Al Ahly since the year 2021, during which they have won three of five matches and drew two.<\/p>\n
The 5-2 win in the group stages of the Champions League last season was a highlight of this extraordinary run.<\/p>\n
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Both Al Ahly and Sundowns want to go to the AFL semi-finals, so this should be a fierce contest. In light of Mokhtar\u2019s forthright comments, interest for this matchup has reached new heights across the African footballing continent.<\/p>\n
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