CAF Champions League: Al Ahly Reaches Final After Victory Over ES Sétif
Impressive Performance Leads to Comfortable Win
Cairo, Egypt – June 11, 2023
Egyptian giants Al Ahly have secured their place in the final of the CAF Champions League after a convincing 3-0 victory over Algerian side ES Sétif in the semi-final second leg. The Red Devils, who had won the first leg 4-0, dominated the match from start to finish, with goals from Mohamed Sherif, Taher Mohamed, and Hussein El Shahat sealing the victory.
Al Ahly started the match brightly and created several chances in the opening minutes. Sherif opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a header from a corner kick. The hosts doubled their lead just before half-time when Mohamed slotted home from close range after a brilliant run down the left flank by Ayman Ashraf.
In the second half, Al Ahly continued to dominate and added a third goal in the 65th minute. El Shahat picked the ball up in midfield and drove towards the Sétif defense before unleashing a powerful shot into the top corner. The Algerian side rarely threatened the Al Ahly goal, and the Red Devils saw out the match comfortably to seal their place in the final.
Conclusion
Al Ahly's victory was a testament to their dominance in African football. The Red Devils have now reached the final of the CAF Champions League for a record-extending 14th time, and they will be favorites to lift the trophy for a third consecutive season. Their impressive performance in both legs of the semi-final has sent a clear message to their opponents that they are the team to beat.
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