Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane said it would be a "wonderful story" for his side to secure victory over FIFA Club World Cup favourites and European champions Bayern Munich in Monday's semi-final in Al Rayyan. The CAF Champions League winners secured their place in the last four stage with a 1-0 victory over Qatar Stars League holders Al Duhail at the Education City stadium on Thursday. Al Rayyan, Qatar. 7th February 2021. #ClubWC #FIFAClubWorldCup 0:00 SOUNDBITE (English): Pitso Mosimane, Al Ahly head coach: (About how he will not have to motivate his players to face Bayern Munich, but instead help to calm any anxiety) "We just have to work on the anxiety of the players and they must do what they always do. We must never change and do new things because we are playing Bayern (Munich). We do exactly what brought us here and exactly what made us win the last game (a 1-0 victory over Al Duhail in the second round on Thursday). And that is our best. If we give our best and our best is not good enough, then we have given everything. We are not here to perform miracles but we will play with our pride, for our supporters, for ourselves, for the betterment of the club. And we will represent Africa - that I know my team will go for it." 0:53 SOUNDBITE (Arabic): Mohamed El Shenawy, Al Ahly captain: (About how Al Ahly face a stern test of their credentials against Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup semi-finals) "Of course, today, there is a very big difference because we are dealing with the champions of Europe and Bayern Munich are very strong. But we are also the champions of Africa. We have a match tomorrow (Monday) and we are getting ready for that with the coaches and with the players. We are preparing ourselves and we hope that we are ready psychologically. And we hope to play a very good match. Al Ahly is representing all of Africa and tomorrow (Monday), we will be successful, God willing." 1:41 SOUNDBITE (English): Pitso Mosimane, Al Ahly head coach: (About the prospect of facing European champions Bayern Munich) "Yes, it is difficult. We are playing Bayern Munich. But who would want to swap positions (with us)? No, we want to play Bayern. They are a big team - a very big team. We have got our own culture. We are the champions of Africa. As the captain (Mohamed El Shenawy) was saying, we should trust and believe in ourselves and see how far we can go. And everybody has a chance and God loves us all. So maybe we can cause a surprise and it would be a wonderful story." SOURCE: Dentsu Powered by SNTV, WeShow Football features football highlights, previews, reactions and behind-the-scenes footage from the world's top leagues and federations. Visit SNTV at http://www.sntv.com
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