#CAF Champions League

Al Ahly opened the CAF Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi’s Aigle Noir in the first leg of their Round of 32 tie at Inwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday.

Al Ahly’s doctor, Ahmad Gaballah, revealed that striker Mohamed Sherif felt discomfort in his adductor muscle, leading to his substitution at halftime to prevent further injury.

Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup has revealed the starting lineup for the game against Burundi’s Aigle Noir in the first leg of the round of 32 of CAF Champions League on Saturday.