Hussein El Shahat promised Al Ahly fans a third consecutive CAF Champions League title this season.
Speaking to Al Ahly TV, the winger said “As long as we have Al Ahly fans behind us, we are not scared of anything. I promise the fans a third consecutive CAF Champions League title.”
Hussein El Shahat added “Our target is to reach the final for the sixth consecutive year, then win the tournament to make the fans happy.”
He finalized “Before the 2020 final, I told Ali Maaloul that I will score a goal that he will assist. After my chance that hit the post, he came to me and said “Is that the goal you said that you will score?” I do not think about breaking records, I do my work to the best of my ability and pray for the best.”
Al Ahly will definitely be looking to extend their record to 13 CAF Champions League titles this season.
The reigning African Champions had a positive beginning to the campaign beating Stade D’Abidjan 4-2 in Cairo. Their next CAF Champions League game will be against Orlando Pirates on Saturday 7 December 2024 at 3 PM CET in Johannesburg.