Al Ahly sealed their progression to the Caf Champions League semi-finals with a 1-1 draw against Raja Casablanca in the second leg in Morocco on Friday night to advance with a 3-2 aggregate win.
The visitors came into the game holding a slender advantage thanks to their tight win in Egypt but it was quickly wiped out as Fabrice Ngoma nodded home a cross from Abdelilah Madkour to make it 2-2 on aggregate, with the host having the advantage with the away goal from the first leg.
The lively start continued as Al Ahly were awarded a penalty in the 17th minute after VAR spotted a foul on Hussein El Shahat. Ali Maaloul took responsibility this time but his effort was kept out by Anas Zniti.
Mosimane’s pushed forward in the search of an equaliser and finally got one in the 44th minute as Mohamed Abdelmonem headed home Maaloul’s corner.
The defending champions then had the chance to hit the front when Percy Tay went through on goal but he couldn’t keep his composure and failed to find the back of the net.
Both sides then looked for the all-important winner but in the end Mosimane’s chargers did enough to keep the defence of their crown alive.
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In the other game on the day Esperance suffered a 1-0 home loss against ES Setif which saw the visitors progress to the semi’s with a 1-0 aggregate win after the first-leg finished goalless.
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