CAF Champions League: Medeama SC stunned by Al Ahly in Kumasi
Egyptian giants, Al Ahly displayed a great deal of resilience and skill as they secured a hard-fought victory over Medeama SC from Ghana with a single goal on Friday night.
In a crucial Group D match of the ongoing CAF Champions League season, the two clubs clashed at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Despite Medeama SC’s strong start and their desire to climb from the bottom of the group, they made several mistakes that hampered their ability to threaten their opponents.
Despite a fierce battle between the two sides, the first half ended without any goals, leaving the teams level.
Early in the second half, Hussein El Shahat scored the only goal of the game, putting Al Ahly in the lead.
Medeama SC tried to equalize but ultimately fell short, ending the match in defeat.
With this result, Medeama SC remain at the bottom of Group D with four points after five games and is facing a tough road to remain in contention for the CAF Champions League this season and travel to face CR Belouizdad on Friday, March 1 at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.