Ahli best in Africa, says Benghazi's Al-Ashri

Egyptian manager braced for tough African champions test...

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الثلاثاء، 11 مارس 2014 - 17:12
Ahli Benghazi manager Tarek Al-Ashri says that facing holders Ahli in the Champions League would be the toughest challenge for his team.

The former Egypt international will meet Ahli in the round of 16, having been one of the candidates to manage the Cairo giants a few years ago.

"Ahli are the best in Africa. If we can beat them, we can beat any team," former Harras Hodoud coach Al-Ashri said.

"We must give them the credit they deserve. I think winning this tie would be Ahli Benghazi's gateway to the Champions League final."

On the other hand, Ahli boss Mohamed Youssef played down personal competition with Al-Ashri.

"Al-Ashri is a well-respected manager but there is no personal duel with him," Youssef told Ahli's website.

Al-Ashri is remembered for upsetting Ahli in the Egypt Cup final and Super Cup a few years ago.

Benghazi should host the first leg on March 21/22 in Tunisia.