Al Ahly SC secured a landmark triumph by defeating Al Ain 3-0 in the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup, marking the Egyptian club as the first ever to claim the newly introduced trophy. The decisive win at Cairo International Stadium propels Al Ahly into the Intercontinental Cup final, where they may face the prestigious Real Madrid.
From the opening whistle, Al Ahly established control over the match under the guidance of head coach Marcel Koller.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute, when forward Wessam Abou Ali capitalized on a defensive lapse from Al Ain, slotting in the first goal to put the Egyptian side in the lead.
Al Ahly maintained their grip on the game into the second half, with Emam Ashour doubling the advantage through an impressive volley, displaying his precision and skill.
In the final minutes, Mohamed Afsha converted a penalty, definitively securing the 3-0 victory for the Cairo giants.
This win not only grants Al Ahly a place in history as the inaugural champions of the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup but also paves their path to the next phase of the FIFA Challenger Cup, scheduled for Saturday, December 14.
In this stage, they will encounter either Mexican side Pachuca or the winner of the Copa Libertadores, with the clash set to take place at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Should Al Ahly advance, they will earn the opportunity to take on Real Madrid at Lusail Stadium, aiming to achieve an unparalleled world title for the club.
This trophy also expands Al Ahly’s impressive collection of continental titles, pushing their tally to 27.
Among their accomplishments, the Red Devils boast 12 CAF Champions League titles, 8 CAF Super Cup victories, 4 CAF Cup Winners’ Cups, along with a CAF Confederation Cup and an Afro-Asian Cup.
With the addition of the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup, Al Ahly continues to reinforce its status as one of the most decorated and formidable clubs in African and international football.
As they prepare for their next fixture, the Egyptian champions will aim to build on this momentum, with hopes of a remarkable showdown against Real Madrid that could further cement their place on the global stage.
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