CR Belouizdad head coach Marcos Paqueta has revealed his game plan to help his side defeat Al Ahly in a CAF Champions League fixture on Friday.

With Group D finely poised at the halfway stage, Paqueta talked up Belouizdad’s chances of claiming a positive result against the Egyptian giants. “We have the capabilities to win and we must prove that on the field,” the Brazilian stated as quoted by CAFOnline, adding: “Everyone knows the match against Al Ahly is important. We will play them home and away, and we must keep the idea of returning with points from Egypt.”

Table-toppers Al Ahly have made an assured if unspectacular start in their continental title defence, picking up four points from their opening two group matches. But Paqueta believes Belouizdad can capitalise if they start strongly at the Alexandria Stadium.

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“Our players must focus well and try to keep the ball, especially in the first 15 minutes,” said the coach.

Al Ahly presently leads Group D with a commendable four points, positioning them as the team to beat. Belouizdad are second with three points, Medeama closely trails in third place with three points while Young Africans find themselves at the bottom with one point.