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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Al Hilal head coach Laurent\u0326iu Reghecampf has admitted his side face a stern test after being drawn against Morocco\u2019s RS Berkane in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League.<\/p>\n

The Sudanese champions progressed to the last eight after topping Group C. However, the draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, February 17 paired them with RS Berkane, who finished runners-up in Group A behind defending champions Pyramids FC.<\/p>\n

Reghecampf dismissed suggestions that Al Hilal had been handed a favourable tie, describing the encounter as evenly matched and likely to be decided \u201cby the truth on the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery team has its chances,\u201d he said. \u201cIt will be a very tough game. I think we can consider it a tactical battle between two good teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first-leg matches are scheduled for March 13\u201314, with the return legs set for March 20\u201321. RS Berkane will host the opening leg in Morocco before travelling to Kigali for the decisive second leg a week later.<\/p>\n

The winner of the tie will face either AS FAR or Pyramids FC in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Al Hilal head coach Laurent\u0326iu Reghecampf has admitted his side face a stern test after being drawn against Morocco\u2019s RS Berkane in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League. The Sudanese champions progressed to the last eight after topping Group C. 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