Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Zinnbauer explains why Al Ahly will beat Jose Riveiro's side as scoring-machine Emam Ashour sends a strong warning to Soweto giants - They 'will qualify as the group leader'

Orlando Pirates and current Caf Champions League holders Al Ahly are set to meet on Saturday in a Group C duel.

The two teams have already sealed their spots in the quarter-final phase.

The game will be played at the Cairo International Stadium, in Egypt.

Orlando Pirates come into the match leading the pool having lost no match so far.

They have won three and managed to draw which gives them 11 points, one more than the Egyptian champions who have three wins, a draw and a loss.

A draw will guarantee the Buccaneers the top spot.

However, their former coach Josef Zinnbauer believes the Soweto giants will not get a point in Cairo.

“I know my teams, Al-Ahly and Orlando Pirates, well. The South African team is performing wonderfully in the African Champions League and has distinguished players," he said as quoted by Al Shorouk.

"I think that the match between Al-Ahly and Orlando Pirates will be difficult. Al Ahly's character makes it more likely to win against Orlando Pirates in Saturday's match.

"Al Ahly is an experienced team in the Champions League and will qualify as the group leader and is the first candidate to win the African title in every edition," Zinnbauer concluded.

Pirates defenders must find a way of stopping red-hot Emam Ashour.

The 26-year-old has scored six goals in the last three matches across all competitions. He scored three in the most recent Caf Champions League game as the Red Devils beat Stade d'Abidjan 3-1 in Ivory Coast.

He scored a brace on Wednesday as his team beat El Gouna 2-0 in the league outing.