Al Ahly crowned Egyptian League champions for the 41st time

Ahly completed a remarkable comeback to win the Egyptian Premier League for the fourth successive season with an easy 3-1 victory over Arab Contractors on Wednesday, rendering Zamalek’s win over Ismaily with the same score meaningless.

A brace from Hussein El-Shahat, who finally appeared to justify the record transfer fee Ahly paid for his services in January, and an opening goal from in-form left-back Ali Maaloul ensured there would not be any upsets as the Red Devils wrapped up the title with one match to spare.

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Zamalek needed to beat Ismaily and hope cross-town rivals Ahly stumble against Contractors to keep the race alive until Sunday, when the Cairo foes meet in what could have been a title-deciding derby.

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But the Red Devils, Egypt and Africa’s most successful outfit, overwhelmed feeble opponents Contractors to be crowned champions for a 41st time in their glorious history after taking an unassailable five-point lead over Zamalek.

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Al Ahly players celebrating after winning the Egyptian League 2018-2019

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