The defending champion Al-Ahly encountered difficulties in the first leg of the round of 16 in the African Champions League, losing 1-0 against Alhy Benghazi.
The only goal of the match came from Sadomba of Alhy Benghazi shortly after the start of the game. With this result, Al-Ahly now faces a challenging task to overturn the deficit in the return leg scheduled to take place in Cairo.
Here is the full schedule of matches:
Friday, March 21: Ahly Benghazi 1-0 Ahly of Egypt
Saturday, March 22: 2:00 p.m.: Nkana vs. Zamalek 5:30 p.m.: Real Bamako vs. Espérance de Tunis
Sunday, March 23: 2:30 p.m.: Vita Club vs. Kaizer 3:30 p.m.: Leopards vs. Al Hilal 5:00 p.m.: Sewe Sport vs. TP Mazembe 5:30 p.m.: Horoya vs. CS Sfaxien 7:15 p.m.: ES Setif vs. Cotonsport
Tags: Africa, Al-Ahly of Egypt, Alhy Benghazi, Football, Champions League
