The Egyptian giants boss has officially set his sights on reaching the final of Africa’s premier club competition, as they kick off their continental campaign. The South African tactician is preparing his squad for a crucial preliminary round tie against Kenyan side Gor Mahia this weekend.
The South African coach's side opened their campaign with a 3-0 trouncing of Ghazl El Mahalla and already top the table after just one match. It was enough for former Zamalek star Tarik Yahya to declare the trophy is theirs to lose.
The Pyramids coach has officially been introduced as the new head coach of the Egyptian side, but the South African tactician couldn't help but look back at his previous chapter in North Africa. During his formal presentation in Cairo, the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss opened up about the lingering disappointment surrounding his departure from the Red Castle.
Juventus have taken the unusual step of publicly addressing recent transfer speculation by firmly denying any interest in Al Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. The Egyptian international had been heavily linked with a move to the Allianz Stadium as the Bianconeri continue their search for reinforcements between the sticks.