Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle hopeful for a win over Pyramids FC

JEDDAH: Al-Ahli’s coach Matthias Jaissle faces a tough matchup against Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Tuesday and is hopeful his side will emerge victorious. The teams are meeting in the Africa–Asia–Pacific Cup, part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025. At a press conference on Monday Jaissle said he wanted fans to feel the same way they did when the team won the AFC Champions League. “It is a special day for Saudi Arabia and I hope our fans leave the stadium with joy,” said the German.