Ahly secured their place in the CAF Champions League group stage with a dominant 3-0 win against Kenya’s Gor Mahia in the second leg of the second preliminary round on Saturday.
Ahly kicked off their continental campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Gor Mahia FC at Kenya’s Nyayo National Stadium last week, completing an emphatic 6-0 aggregate win.
The breakthrough came 20 minutes into the match when towering defender Rami Rabia headed in from close range, capitalizing on a precise cross from newly signed Moroccan left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah.
Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali extended Ahly’s lead in the 54th minute, finishing off another pinpoint assist from Attiyat Allah.
Substitute winger Taher Mohamed Taher sealed the win with a powerful strike in injury time, capping off a triumphant night for the Reds in Cairo.
Ahly dominated the return leg, taking full advantage of their home ground, though they missed several chances to add to the scoreline.
Coach Marcel Koller made key substitutions during the match, giving essential players a well-earned rest after securing their spot in the group stage.
Now, the Red Devils turn their focus to a highly anticipated showdown against arch-rivals Zamalek in the African Super Cup, set for Friday in Saudi Arabia.
