#CAF Champions League

Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup expressed satisfaction with his first victory in charge of the club, following a 1-0 win over Burundi’s Aigle Noir in the first leg of their CAF Champions League Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

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.