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A tough task ahead of Esteghlal against Al Ahli Mosimane

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A tough task ahead of Esteghlal against Al Ahli: Mosimane​

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Pitso Mosimane says that there is a tough task ahead of them in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25.

A tough task ahead of Esteghlal against Al Ahli: Mosimane

Esteghlal will have to achieve what no team has been able to do so far - take points off Al Ahli Saudi FC - when the sides meet on Monday.

The Saudi Arabian side confirmed their knockout stage spot with a fifth consecutive win on Matchday Five while Iran's Esteghlal are on four points and in danger of missing the cut.

“We will face a great team and we have to be honest and accept that Al Ahli are a star-studded team but we want to do our best,” Mosimane said in the pre-match news conference.

“I believe in my team and I am sure we can get result but I am sure it will be a tough match. We will represent Iran football, so we must do our best,” the South African coach concluded.

Al Ahli are on a 10-match unbeaten on the continental stage and will look to Riyad Mahrez to provide inspiration yet again, with the Algerian having contributed three goals and five assists so far.

source: tehrantimes.com