CAF Confederation Cup Final: Séwé Sport Take Slim Advantage Over Al Ahly
Séwé Sport de San Pedro edged out Al Ahly Cairo 2-1 in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final this Saturday in Abidjan, taking a narrow but important lead ahead of the return leg.
The Ivorian champions opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Kouamé Koffi, who converted a penalty won by the dynamic Roger Assalé, a constant threat throughout the match.
Al Ahly responded in the 59th minute, with Hassan equalizing for the Egyptian side. The visitors even had opportunities to go ahead but couldn’t capitalize. Instead, it was Assalé again who made the difference, firing home an 81st-minute winner to restore Séwé’s lead with a powerful right-footed strike.
Final Score: Séwé Sport 2–1 Al Ahly
While the Ivorians head to Cairo with an advantage, Al Ahly’s away goal could prove decisive in the second leg next week. The return match promises to be intense, with Séwé dreaming of a historic continental title and Al Ahly aiming to overturn the deficit in front of their home fans.
