In a gripping Round 5 showdown of Group D in the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly exhibited remarkable resilience, clinching a hard-fought victory against Ghanaian contenders Medeama SC with a solitary goal.
The match unfolded at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, where Medeama SC, eager to climb from the bottom of the group standings, faced off against the formidable Egyptian side.
Despite Medeama SC’s spirited efforts, their performance was marred by errors, hindering their ability to pose a significant threat to their opponents.
At halftime, both teams remained deadlocked, but three minutes into the second half, Hussein El Shahat broke the stalemate, propelling Al Ahly into the lead.
Despite Medeama SC’s determined push for an equalizer, they fell short, ultimately conceding a narrow defeat at the end of the 90 minutes.
With this result, Medeama SC finds themselves languishing at the foot of the Group D standings, teetering on the brink of elimination from the CAF Champions League this season.