In the first leg of the African Champions League final, Al Ahly and Espérance de Tunis played to a 1-1 draw in Egypt. Espérance de Tunis took the lead in the 47th minute with a goal from Hicheri, but Al Ahly responded towards the end of the second half with a goal from Saied Hamdi.
The draw leaves the outcome of the 2012 edition of the trophy still undecided. The teams will meet again on November 17 for the second leg to determine the winner of the African Champions League. The closely contested match sets the stage for an exciting and decisive return fixture.
