Egyptian side Al Ahly has requested for a new date as they get ready to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Caf Champions League quarterfinals.
The Red Devils are set to face the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants on April 5, but the Egyptians want to play the match a day later.
“There are difficulties in playing the game on 5 April as we are supposed to arrive in South Africa on the fourth (April 4),” a statement reads on Al Ahly’s website.
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According to the club’s football director, Said Abdelhafiz, he says travelling to the Southern part of the continent will take its toll on the players.