Clash of Contenders: Pyramids Target a Group-Winning Reset Over Berkane in CAF CL

Match Preview

Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, who leads Pyramids FC, stressed the strength and difficulty of facing RS Berkane in the CAF Champions League on Sunday.

At a press conference today, he said, 'We face RS Berkane for the third time in three months, making the sides an open book for both sets of coaches and players, so the third meeting will be tough and competitive'.

What Could Decide the Result

He noted he understands the match will be tough, given a strong opponent with quality players and a capable staff, and that the clash between the Champions League and Confederation Cup holders carries substantial complexity.

He added that Berkane aim to win and grab three points to secure advancement and break the tie at the top of the group.

He stressed the match will be tough, and mistakes are unacceptable; losing three points would jeopardize qualification. But that won’t deter Pyramids, who enter aiming to win and seal qualification amid domestic and continental pressure.

He concluded, 'It seems there are those who do not want Pyramids to win the titles won last year; removing Jurčić has become the main task of any referee, even when concerns about calls are reasonable, as we've seen in recent games, especially in the league'.

Punchline: If coaching were a sniper's rifle, Jurčić just loaded it with confidence and a dash of drama.

Punchline: And if the whistle had a personality, it would be the loud, theatrical cousin every league needs.