The goalless draw between Al Ahly and CR Belouizdad from Algeria, held at the latter’s stadium, has resulted in a stalemate in the fourth round of the African Champions League group stage.
Al Ahly continues to lead their group standings in the African Champions League group stage with 6 points, following a solitary win and three draws. CR Belouizdad trails closely with 5 points.
The current standings of Al Ahly’s group in the African Champions League are as follows:
1. Al Ahly – 6 points
2. CR Belouizdad – 5 points
3. Young Africans (Tanzania) – 5 points
4. Medeama SC (Ghana) – 4 points
What does Al Ahly need to qualify from their group in the African Champions League?
Al Ahly has two remaining matches in the group stage: one against Medeama SC away from home and the other at Cairo against Young Africans (Tanzania).
A victory for Al Ahly against both Medeama SC and Young Africans would guarantee their qualification from the group stage of the African Champions League as group leaders, regardless of other results.
Even a single win in either of the two matches would be sufficient for Al Ahly to secure a spot in the continental quarter-finals, as it would lift their tally to 9 points, ensuring progression.
In the scenario of drawing both matches against Medeama SC and Young Africans, Al Ahly would still advance to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League with 8 points. However, this relies on CR Belouizdad not losing against Young Africans and Medeama SC.
