The Confederation of African Football, CAF, praised Al Ahly’s first-team performance in our game against FC Bayern Munich, despite Al Ahly’s 2-0 loss in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

CAF posted on their official Facebook account, “A great performance from Africa’s Club World Cup representatives, Al Ahly against Bayern. Made us all proud. On to the next game.”

Al Ahly will face Brazil's Palmeiras on Thursday in the bronze medal game in the FIFA Club World Cup, held in Qatar from 4-11 February