Zamalek attacking midfielder, Ahmed Mostafa Sayed, better known as “Zizo”, says the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024 final between them and their old-time foes, Al Ahly will be a highly intense.

As champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, Zamalek face their Egyptian rivals who lifted the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League in what promises to be an action-filled match up on Friday, 27 September at the award-winning Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“Not only is this one of the most important trophies to win in Africa, but it involves two arch-rivals that have a rich history in African football. We want to deliver a high-quality match that shines a spotlight on Egyptian football,” ‘Zizo’ said as quoted by CAFOnline.

“Portuguese coach Jose Gomes and his staff are working hard with us to prepare for this challenge. It will require a lot of mental toughness. We can prepare well tactically but mental toughness will be key in such a match.

He added: “The most important thing will be to stay fully focused and take advantage of every opportunity. Our ambition is to win this cup, especially since Zamalek can count on the support of its many fans in the Gulf, who will be there to cheer us on.

“Our goal is to make them proud. Technically, we know that they are a very good and disciplined side who will be very difficult to break but equally so, we have the quality and ambition to get the job done and make our fans happy.”

On what it could mean to win the Super Cup, he said: “As a player, my ambition is to win the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup for the second time with the “White Knights”. I already won this title in 2020 against Espérance de Tunis, a highlight in my career. I hope to relive it to further inscribe my name in the history of Zamalek.

“It is every players dream to play such matches and more importantly, lift the title and add your name to the long list of great African footballers who won this tournament.”