Al Ahly seal AFL semifinal spot after edging Simba on away goals

24.10.2023 - 22:39 arabnews.com

DUBAI: Egyptian giants Al Ahly booked their place in the inaugural African Football League (AFL) semifinals on Tuesday after a 1-1 home draw with Simba SC saw them through on away goals.

The first leg had finished 2-2 in Tanzania, but Al Ahly’s vital away strikes ultimately proved the difference across the two legs.

Simba claimed the lead on Tuesday through Sadio Kanoute’s composed first-half finish to keep alive their hopes of advancing to the last four.

But resilient Al Ahly held on and equalized through Mahmoud Abdelmonem Kharaba a few moments later before celebrating their aggregate victory.

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