Al Ahly trounce Kaizer Chiefs to lift 10th CAF Champions League
Al Ahly of Egypt trashed Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa 3-0 to win this year’s CAF Champions League at Casablanca, Morocco on Saturday.
The Egyptian side also made history as the first club to win the trophy three times consecutively.
Due to coronavirus pandemic, the Egyptian side lifted their 10th CAF Champions League at an empty Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca.
Happy Mashiane’s red card towards the close of first half reduced Chiefs to 10 man, giving the Egyptian side the opportunity to dominate and win the game.
Mohamed Sherif gave Al Ahly the lead in the 53rd minute, while Mohamed ‘Afsha’ Magdy brilliant fired in Ahly’s second goal in the 64th minute.
Amr el Sulaya sealed Ahly’s victory, burying a back-heel kick in Chiefs net in the 74th minute.
With Saturday’s win, Ahly will smile home with $2.5 million for winning the Champions League.
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