Africa major tournament – the CAF Champions League final has finally come down to 2 teams out of 16 participants in a neutral location today, a most anticipated encounter between most titled [10] and two consecutive Champions – Al Ahly and Wydad AC – a one-time Champions.
History reckons us that the two sides have met on eight encounters – 4 in the group stage and the other in the knockout stage including a final in which Wydad won by a goal to nil and another, group stage victory, likewise with Al Ahly, 4 victories leaving 2 to draw.
Journeys of the two sides in the competition.
Al Ahly – In the group stage, the Egyptian based club placed behind Mamelodi Sundowns {South Africa} with 10 points [W3, D1, L2] at the expense of two Sudanese clubs {Al-Hilal Omdurman, and Al-Merrikh}. Head into the quarterfinals and defeated Raja Club Athletic of Morocco on 3-2 aggregates. Proceed into the semifinals with ES Setif {Algeria based club} which they immensely won on 6-2 aggregates on two-leg fixtures.
Wydad AC – The Moroccan side topped its group with 15 points [W5, L1] beating competition from two Angola giants – Atletico Petroleos de Luanda and Segrada Esperance respectively alongside Zamalek SC {based in Egypt}. Proceed into the quarterfinals to defeat CR Belouizdad of Algeria by a goal to nil then again in the semifinals on 4-2 aggregates against group stage contenders Atletico Petroleos de Luanda.
Meeting for the 9th time and as two finalists, who is winning?. Will Al Ahly seek revenge or Wydad, extend their turf as Champions once again at the expense of the Egyptian side?.
