Reda Taknaouti, the goalkeeper for Royal Army, emphasized the readiness and strong preparations of his club for the anticipated encounter with the South African Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, in the first leg of the Africa Champions League final.
Taknaouti explained that all the players are aware of the great responsibility and high stakes of this match, stressing that focus will be the most important factor in achieving a positive result.
During the press conference held today, Friday, Reda Taknaouti pointed out that the match requires special preparation on all levels due to the nature of final matches, which are full of challenges.
He confirmed that Royal Army has good knowledge of the South African team, having faced them last season, which gives the team an advantage in studying their strengths and weaknesses. He added, “We have worked hard and studied every detail of the opponent, and we continue the final preparations before the encounter to ensure the best possible performance.”
Taknaouti also highlighted the importance of returning with a positive result from the first leg to strengthen the chances of qualification and approach the second leg more comfortably.
He noted that the match will be decided by small margins, requiring smart handling and high concentration from the players.
Taknaouti concluded his statements by emphasizing that “Royal Army has enough experience to achieve this goal, especially with veteran players who have had an outstanding journey in this edition of the African Championship.”
