March 19, 2025

Wydad, Al Ahly set up CAF Champions League final date

Wydad, Al Ahly set up CAF Champions League final date
Al Ahly in past action

Wydad Athletic Club’s hunt for a third CAF Champions League title remained on course after storming through to the final despite a 1-1 draw at home against Angola’s Petro de Luanda in the return leg of their semi-final fixture on Friday.

Wydad Athletic Club’s hunt for a third CAF Champions League title remained on course after storming through to the final despite a 1-1 draw at home against Angola’s Petro de Luanda in the return leg of their semi-final fixture on Friday.

The Moroccans progressed with a 4-2 aggregate score, having won the first leg in Luanda 3-1 last week. They are into the final for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Petro broke the deadlock through Gleison, but Amine Farhane drew his side level to ensure they avoided defeat at home and earns a place in the final.

They will meet defending champions Al Ahly who drew 2-2 with ES Setif in Algiers.

The Red Devils progressed with a 6-2 aggregate score, having won the first leg 4-0 in Cairo last weekend. Setif had come from a goal down to lead 2-1 and dream of a huge comeback, but Mohamed Sheriff scored the equalizer at the stroke of 90 minutes to secure a draw.

The Egyptian giants remain on course for a third Champions League trophy in a row and a record extending 11th overall.