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Al Ahly Edges Out Mamelodi Sundowns in Thrilling CAF Champions League Semi-Final
Cairo, April 25, 2025 – Al Ahly secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in a tense CAF Champions League semi-final clash at the Cairo International Stadium. T. Mohamed’s early goal, assisted by E. Ashour in the 24th minute, proved to be the difference.
Despite Mamelodi Sundowns enjoying a significant possession advantage (60%), Al Ahly proved more clinical in front of goal, registering 10 shots (3 on target) compared to Sundowns’ 8 (3 on target). Sundowns had 4 corners to Al Ahly’s none.
The match was a physical encounter, with a total of 28 fouls committed (16 by Al Ahly and 12 by Mamelodi Sundowns). Three yellow cards were shown; one to R. Rabia of Al Ahly, and one each to L. Ribeiro and I. Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns. A late own goal by Yasser Ibrahim for Mamelodi Sundowns added late drama.
Substitutions al ahly: at minute 61 W. Abou Ali came in and N. Gradisar went out., at minute 79 A. Tawfik came in and E. Ashour went out., at minute 79 A. Bencharki came in and T. Mohamed went out., at minute 90 Afsha came in and M. Hany went out., at minute 90 H. El Shahat came in and A. Reda went out.
Substitutions mamelodi sundowns: at minute 65 T. Zwane came in and J. Adams went out., at minute 74 P. Shalulile came in and T. Matthews went out., at minute 74 I. Rayners came in and L. Ribeiro went out., at minute 80 Arthur Sales came in and A. Modiba went out., at minute 80 D. Lunga came in and M. Lebusa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns
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