Sayed Abdelhafiz, Al Ahly’s director of football, thanked Mohamed Saad, chairman of the Egyptian Community in South Africa, for his efforts to ease Al Ahly's mission in South Africa since the team’s delegation touched down in the country.

Al Ahly booked a ticket to the CAF Champions League semi-finals after securing a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, earning a place in the competition’s semis thanks to a 2-0 win at home in the first leg.