Al Ahly ease past Esperance to seal fourth consecutive CAF Champions League final

From the early stages, Al Ahly displayed their dominance by controlling possession and creating chances. Percy Tau and Kahraba combined well in the attack, coming close to scoring with a lobbed effort that hit the crossbar, although it was ruled offside. Undeterred, Al Ahly continued to press forward.

In the 21st minute, Al Ahly broke the deadlock as Tau delivered a perfectly weighted through ball to El Shahat, who calmly lifted it over the onrushing goalkeeper to find the back of the net.

Throughout the first half, Al Ahly maintained their control over the game, limiting Esperance’s scoring opportunities and dictating the tempo with their possession-based play.

The second half started much like the first, with Al Ahly on the offensive. Despite holding a comfortable aggregate lead, they remained determined to find a second goal. Esperance struggled to break through Al Ahly’s defensive lines, and the Egyptian side continued to dominate the match.

As the game entered its closing stages, Al Ahly shifted their focus to game management while still maintaining an attacking threat. Esperance had no answers to Al Ahly’s swift and incisive attacks, resulting in a 1-0 victory for the home side.

With their convincing aggregate win, Al Ahly secured their place in the CAF Champions League final, showcasing their strength and skill on home soil.