Record 10 time African winners Al Ahly are on course of extending the number of CAF Champions League titles to their name after they successfully booked their spot in the 2021/2022 finale of the prestigious continental tournament.For their ticket in the championship decider, the Egyptian giants had the better of Algeria’s ES Setif who they knocked out in the semifinal stage courtesy of a superior 6-2 aggregate scoreline played from two home and away matches.🌟 @AlAhly 🌟🇪🇬 The reigning champions are off to their third #TotalEnergiesCAFCL final in a row! 👏 pic.twitter.com/wjUTlcZ3NM— TotalEnergies CAFCL – TotalEnergies CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) May 14, 2022 From the first leg match held a week ago in Cairo, the Pitso Mosimane side all but secured their place in yet another final as they carried a massive 4-0 advantage heading into the second leg.And in the return tie played at the Stade 8 Mai 1945 on Saturday night, a determined 2-2 draw at fulltime ensured that all the first leg hard work paid off as the defending champions marched to a third consecutive Champions League final where Mosimane has a chance of winning three African titles on the spin with the Egyptians and a fourth overall in his career after his 2016 winning exploits with Mamelodi Sundowns.2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣: Al Ahly 5-1 Wydad2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣: Al Ahly 4-0 Espérance 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣: Al Ahly 6-2 ES Sétifienne@TheRealPitso #AfricaYaAhly #boss pic.twitter.com/Yp1eRcdhwx— Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) May 14, 2022 In the second leg, Setif had come from a goal down to lead 2-1 and dream of a huge comeback, but Mohamed Sheriff scored the equalizer at the stroke of 90 minutes to secure a draw for Al Ahly.The Egyptians were ahead after exactly a minute and 51 seconds when Percy Tau played a quick interchange of passes with Ahmed Abdelkader before the latter finished off superbly inside the box.It was a dream start for Ahly and a huge blow for Setif who now had to score more than six goals to overturn the massive deficit.But the home side gave a fight and wanted to bow out with respect, even if they stood a chance of failing in their quest to score six at home. They equalized at the stroke of halftime through Ahmed Kendouci’s brilliant strike.⏱️ HALF-TIME!🇩🇿 @essetifienne 1-1 @AlAhly 🇪🇬A goal for each team in the first 45 minutes of the game!#TotalEnergiesCAFCL | #ESSAHS pic.twitter.com/CIM77hfqnL— TotalEnergies CAFCL – TotalEnergies CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) May 14, 2022 In the second half, the home side continued with their fight and they went into the lead on the hour mark through another brilliant strike, this time Riad Benayad coming in with the goals.The forward struck another long range shot that dipped just infront of Mohamed Elshenawy, evading his grasp.Despite increased efforts to score a third, Ahly defended well. They put the game to rest at the stroke of fulltime when Tau played another brilliant through pass to Sheriff, the number 10 doing the simple task of sliding it beyond the keeper.With the win, Al Ahly will face off with Wydad Athletic Club who will enjoy home support as CAF gave Morocco the hosting rights for the finale.Wydad Casablanca through to CAF Champions League finalAdditional reporting by CAF.
