Stellies go camel riding at Pyramids to 'prepare for all scenarios'

THE great pyramids of Giza have inspired many a legendary tale. From blockbuster movies to fascinating novels.

- ZAAHIER ADAMS

With the stupendous mythical Sphinx statue - half human, half lion - casting its eye over it all, it has been the birthplace of fantasy.

Stellenbosch FC’s players will be hoping to take some of this magic that is settled in the desert sand they purveyed on Monday, whilst riding on camelback, with them to the Cairo Stadium on Wednesday where they will face Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second leg CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final (kick-off 6pm).

With the tie deadlocked after the goalless draw at DHL Stadium in Cape Town last week, Steve Barker’s team are looking to make history by extending their maiden continental adventure.

The magnitude of Stellies’ ambition is almost as large as the size of the Great Pyramid, with the length of each side at the base averaging 230m and its original height being 147m, once the tallest structure on earth.