Cairo, Egypt – (African Boulevard News) – Egypt’s Al Ahly has made history once again by winning their 11th continental club title in the African Champions League. The team’s remarkable success was crowned on Sunday night in a match against defending champion Wydad.
The fiercely contested final held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, saw Al Ahly emerging victorious with a 2-1 win over their Moroccan rivals. The game kicked off with both sides showing impressive defensive skills, but Al Ahly took the lead early in the second half with a goal by Amr El-Sulaya.
Wydad tried to fight back, and their relentless attacking style paid off in the 59th minute when they equalized after Walid El Karti’s goal. The game was then tied at 1-1, with both teams showing equal determination to win.
However, the game took a dramatic turn when Al Ahly’s defender, Mohamed Abdelmonem, headed the ball into the net in the 85th minute, securing the African Champions League crown for the Egyptian giants.
Al Ahly’s coach, Pitso Mosimane, expressed his joy and satisfaction with the team’s victory in his post-match comments. “It’s not easy to come back and win a game when you’re playing against the defending champions. It shows the quality of the team. We came back from a goal down, and that speaks to the character of the team,” he said.
Despite the loss, Wydad’s coach, Faouzi Benzarti, acknowledged Al Ahly’s victory, “We have to congratulate Al Ahly because they’re the champions. They deserved to win,” he said.
Al Ahly’s win makes them the most successful team in the African Champions League, with a record 11 titles, surpassing TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who have won the title five times.
This victory also means that Al Ahly will represent Africa in the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan later this year. The team has previously reached the final of the competition in 2006, where they lost to Brazilian side Internacional.
Al Ahly’s achievement has been lauded by football fans across the continent, with many taking to social media to congratulate the team on their impressive 11th title.
In conclusion, Al Ahly’s win against Wydad is yet another record-breaking achievement for the Egyptian club. With their focus now on the FIFA Club World Cup later this year, the team will no doubt be looking to continue their winning streak and make history once again.
