Zamalek fail to break down TP Mazembe in a 0-0 draw in Alexandria to heavily dent their chances of qualifying for the African Champions League semis.
Zamalek’s hopes of winning the African Champions League for the first time since 2002 were dealt a crushing blow after another lackluster performance saw TP Mazembe of the DR Congo hold them to a goalless draw in Alexandria on Sunday.
Striker Ahmed Ali wasted a first-half penalty and missed a sitter in the closing stages as a depleted Zamalek side could only collect a solitary point which does them no favours in their quest to add to their five continental titles.
They remain rooted to the bottom of Group A with four points, three behind joint leaders Mazembe and Congolese side Vita Club, who beat Al-Hilal of Sudan 2-1 earlier in the day, with two matches remaining.
They need to beat Vita Club at home and overcome Hilal on the road in their remaining two matches to ensure their progress to the last four regardless of other results.
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