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Al Ahly Stumbles: Draws Plague Both Egyptian and Saudi Giants
9 Apr
Summary
- Egyptian Al Ahly drew their league opener and lost their last regular season match.
- The club was recently eliminated from the African Champions League quarter-finals.
- Saudi Al Ahly also settled for a draw and recently lost a league fixture.
The Egyptian Al Ahly, defending champions, faced a disappointing start to their league championship group, drawing their opening match 1-1 against Ceramica Cleopatra. This followed a 2-1 loss in the final round of the regular season. These results extend their winless streak to three matches across all competitions.
Their recent struggles also include a significant setback in the African Champions League. Al Ahly was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Tunisia's Étoile du Sahel, with an aggregate score of 4-2.
Meanwhile, across the border, the Saudi Arabian Al Ahly experienced a similar outcome. They were held to a 1-1 draw against Al-Fayha in their Saudi League encounter. This draw marks their second setback in their last three league outings, having lost 2-1 to Al-Qadisiyah previously.
