Despite being the defending champion of the African Champions League, Al-Ahly of Egypt faced a tough challenge in the CAF Cup after their elimination from the C1. In the play-offs, they narrowly defeated Difaa El-Jadidi of Morocco 1-0 in the first leg, showing signs of struggle this season. Al-Ahly coach Mohamad Youssef expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, acknowledging that they weren’t at their best but emphasizing the importance of not conceding goals at home. However, he acknowledged the need for improvement in the return leg. On the other hand, Moroccan coach Abdel-Haq Ben Chikha sees the narrow defeat as a positive result against a strong opponent like Al-Ahly but remains cautious about the return leg, emphasizing the need for a great effort from his team.
CAF-AL AHLY CUP/ MOHAMAD YOUSSEF: “THE RETURN WILL BE VERY CLOSE”
