Al Ahly Exits CAF Champions League After Draw With Mamelodi
Egyptian club Al Ahly failed to continue its title defense in the CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in a match held on Friday.
Egyptian striker Taher Mohamed Taher gave the hosts—nicknamed "The Red Devils"—an early lead in the 24th minute of the first half. However, the South African side managed to equalize dramatically in the dying seconds, benefiting from an own goal scored by Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim in the final minute of regular time at Cairo International Stadium.
Thanks to the away goals rule, Mamelodi Sundowns secured a spot in the CAF Champions League semifinals, having played to a goalless draw in the first leg in South Africa.
Mamelodi Sundowns will now await the winner of the other quarterfinal matchup between fellow Egyptian side Pyramids and South Africa's Orlando Pirates, currently underway.
Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Saba Yemen
05-07-2025
- Saba Yemen
Zamalek's new coach promises fans that players will do their best for them
Cairo - Saba: Belgian Yannick Ferreira, the new coach of the Egyptian football club Zamalek, sent an enthusiastic message to the fans of the White Castle, promising that the players will do their best for them. Zamalek club officially announced on Friday evening the signing of Yannick Ferreira to lead the team for the next season. The contract extends for one season, without disclosing the financial details of the deal. Ferreira confirmed that negotiations with Zamalek "proceeded quickly and smoothly," given the mutual desire to cooperate between the two parties. He told the media center: "Zamalek is a well-established team, and one of the best clubs in Egypt. I read that it was the best of the 20th century. We now hope to work together to make it the best of the 21st century as well." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
04-07-2025
- Saba Yemen
Zamalek signs Belgian Coach Ferreira for new season
Cairo - SABA: Egyptian football club Zamalek officially announced Friday the signing of Belgian coach Yannick Ferreira as their new head coach for the upcoming season, replacing interim coach Ayman El-Ramady. The appointment followed negotiations led by Zamalek's sporting director John Edward in coordination with the club's board of directors, with Ferreira selected from among several candidates for the position. The one-season contract will see Ferreira take charge of the White Knights as they prepare for domestic and continental competitions next season. Zamalek plans to hold a press conference in coming days to reveal full details of the technical plan and preseason preparations under their new Belgian manager. Ferreira brings extensive African coaching experience having previously managed clubs in Morocco and Tunisia along with European positions in Belgium and Portugal Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
01-07-2025
- Saba Yemen
Palestinian football star donates World Cup earnings to Gaza
Cairo – Saba: Palestinian footballer Wessam Abou Ali, the star player of Egypt's Al-Ahly Club, announced on Monday that he would donate his entire financial earnings from participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to support Gaza. According to the Palestinian news agency Sannad, the Palestinian national team striker has allocated his tournament bonus—estimated at 25 million Egyptian pounds—to humanitarian and relief efforts in Gaza, which has endured over 21 months of genocide and starvation. Abou Ali gained global attention during his participation with Al-Ahly in the 2025 Club World Cup, currently being held in the United States, after scoring a hat-trick against Portugal's FC Porto. Later on Monday, Al-Ahly's sporting director, Mohamed Youssef, confirmed that the club would retain the Palestinian star despite receiving multiple offers from European and Gulf teams. Abou Ali has played 60 matches for Al-Ahly, scoring 38 goals and providing 10 decisive assists across various competitions. He played a key role in securing back-to-back league titles in the past two seasons, as well as the 2024 CAF Champions League and domestic Super Cup. Additionally, he claimed the Egyptian Premier League top scorer award in the 2023-2024 season. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
