Al Ahly secured a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the African Champions League final. The match took place on November 2 in Soweto, and despite opening the scoring, Al Ahly conceded an equalizer in stoppage time. With this result, the Egyptian club holds a favorable position heading into the return leg scheduled for November 10 in Cairo. Al Ahly, the defending champions, will be considered favorites in front of their home crowd. Captain Waël Gomaa emphasized the team’s awareness of Orlando’s strength and the need for preparation, recognizing the difficulty of the upcoming second leg. The club aims to secure their eighth African champion title, maintaining focus and avoiding overconfidence. The winner of the competition will represent Africa at the Club World Cup in Morocco.
CAF-CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: AL AHLY CLOSE TO ITS 8TH AFRICAN CORONATION
