CAIRO: Ahly coach Hossam Al-Badri revealed that he had told his players not to be distracted by Friday s match with Zamalek, ahead their 1-0 win over Ittihad.
We needed to keep concentrating on our game with Ittihad, and that s why we never thought about the next match with Zamalek, he stated.
However, Al-Badri stressed that the Cairo derby is of the most importance, regardless of league standings.
Our results are satisfying but the Cairo derby is an independent tournament, he added.
Zamalek are in good form in these days, so the match will be pulsating.
Leaders Ahly are now nine points clear of Zamalek, who lie second.
