CAFCC: CR Belouizdad will approach Al Masry with humility and respect – Ramovic

CR Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic has revealed their preparations ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal clash against Egypt’s Al-Masry Club on Saturday.

The Algerian side will face the Port Said outfit in what promises to be a tactically demanding first leg this weekend.

موعد المباراة القادمة 🔴⚪️

ذهاب ربع نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية

المصري 🆚 شباب بلوزداد
📅 السبت 14 مارس 2026
⏰ الساعة 21:00
🏟️ ملعب السويس الجديد
👨‍⚖️ الحكم الرئيسي: جان جاك نغامبو ندالا (جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية 🇨🇩)#CRB | #ALLEZCHABAB | #شباب_بلوزداد pic.twitter.com/pBkFnMaW7z

— CR.BELOUIZDAD شباب بلوزداد (@Crbelouizdadoff) March 11, 2026

Ahead of the game, Ramovic has talked about his team’s preparations, the tactical challenge posed by Al-Masry and the importance of imposing his side’s style of play.

“We focus in our preparations on the match, as always. In the quarter-finals of a continental competition the level is very high, so the organisation and the team structure become decisive factors,” Ramovic told CAFOnline.com.

“We approach this stage with humility and respect for the competition, but also with confidence in our way of playing — proactive football with high intensity and the ambition to control matches.”

‘We expect difficult and tactically rich match’

On what to expect from the Egyptian side, he said: “We expect a difficult and tactically rich match. Al-Masry is a well-organised team with a lot of quality in its squad.

“They are also strong offensively, which is reflected in the goal difference they have achieved in the league. Egyptian clubs traditionally show strong positional discipline. They defend cohesively between the lines and manage the rhythm of matches intelligently.

“They are also dangerous in transition moments, so it requires patience and precision in our attacking approach. At this level, matches are often decided in crucial moments.”

Ramovic further discussed the advantage of playing the return leg at home. He said: “Playing the second leg at home can always give the team extra energy.

“The fans of CR Belouizdad create a strong atmosphere, which can be an important factor in decisive moments. But in knockout matches we always think about the 180-minute tie, so the first game is also important in terms of balance and control.”