Ahly in must win clash against Zesco

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As the Orange CAF Champions League group stage enters its penultimate match day, Egyptian giants Al Ahly find themselves in a must win situation when they entertain Zambia’s ZESCO United on Friday in Suez.

 

The Red Devils revived their semi-final bid when they returned from the Moroccan capital Rabat, with a crucial 1-0 victory over group leaders Wydad Athletic Club. Defender Ramy Rabiaa’s header was all Ahly needed to record their first win at the pool stage, a victory that raised their tally to four points, three shy of Wydad and ZESCO who share the top spot with seven points each.

 

A victory in Suez will put Ahly back on track in the race for a semis berth. With a tricky away test in Abidjan in the final day against Ivorian side ASEC Mimosas in a fortnight, the record winners with eight titles know that they have their destiny in their own hands this weekend.

 

“We have nothing to do but win this game”, Ahly coach Martin Jol …

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