Three goals from Abdelmonem, Wessam & Akram were enough to hammer TP Mazembe and clinch the win for Al Ahly FC.
The 11-time African Champions have reached the finals of the Totalenergies Caf Champions League finals for the fifth consecutive time as they used the home-ground advantage to thump the DR Congo Champions.
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After a tight first 45 minutes, the Red Devils came with their guns blazing in the second half roared by the home fans and they opened the scores in the 68th minute when Mohamed Abdelmonem headed the ball home from Amr El Solia’s corner kick.
Mazembe had a goal disallowed after a VAR review. Joel Beya had cracked the Egyptian giants’ defense line on the 58th-minute mark. Sadly, they were punished ten minutes later after failing to clear their lines from a corner kick.
Wessam Abou Ali doubled their score in the 83rd minute, putting the match well beyond TP Mazembe. Tawfik Akram scored third in the referees’ optional time to cap off the impressive performance.
While battles may be won away, championships are often secured at home. In the five matches played at home, Al Ahly has not suffered a defeat in Cairo boasting a record of four wins and one draw during this TotalEnergies CAF Champions League season. Against TP Mazembe, the Cairo-based team has always emerged victorious at home, with a 1-0 win in 2002 during the group stage and a 2-1 victory in 2012.
Al Ahly are unbeaten in 20 CAF Champions League games. Moreso, they have won seven of their last seven home games across all competitions. #WaMpira
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