CAIRO: After helping Ahly win their 34th Egyptian Premier League title, playmaker Mohamed Abou-Trika said that now it s time to focus on Egypt s crucial game against Algeria.
The Red Devils secured this season s league title after beating Ismaili 1-0 in a deciding game in Alexandria.
Of course I m more than delighted with the win, but now we need to start preparing for Egypt s World Cup qualifier against Algeria in June, Abou-Trika said.
The Pharaohs are approaching a tough June, which will start by facing Algeria and end with the country s participation in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
Abou-Trika said he knew it in his heart that Ahly would win the decider once he entered the pitch for warming up.
I became confident of winning the clash once I saw the enthusiasm of our fans, as well as the players concentration.
But I also have to add that experience played an important role in sealing the win.
The Egypt star admitted that playing as a second striker behind Flavio Amado is always an uncomfortable position for him.
I play my best football when I m behind two forwards. But starting as a striker brings down my potential with at least 30 or 40 percent, the 30-year-old added.
