An early own goal from Roger Aholou don secure 1-0 victory for Al Ahly of Egypt against Tunisian side Esperance, give dem record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title.

Dis victory, wey follow goalless draw for the first leg, make Al Ahly triumph 1-0 on aggregate and claim their fourth consecutive title for Africa’s premier club competition.

Al Ahly’s remarkable journey don see dem become only the third team for history to win the Champions League with unbeaten record, as dem gather nine wins and five draws across their 14 qualifying, group, and knockout matches. Their success no just be testament to their dominance but also to the quality of their performances throughout the tournament.

The Cairo giants latest triumph add to memorable season, complete double following their arch-rivals Zamalek victory for the CAF Confederation Cup the previous weekend.

For the decisive match, Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller make one forced change for him lineup, with Karim Fouad stepping in for the injured Ali Maaloul, wey sustain injury seven minutes into the first leg for Tunisia. Despite this alteration, Koller’s side show resilience and tactical discipline to secure the win.

Esperance, under the guidance of coach Miguel Cardoso, wey dey search for him first managerial trophy after stints for Portugal, France, Spain, and Greece, name unchanged side from the first leg.

But their plans scatter early on when goalkeeper Amanallah Memmiche, wey don keep 12 clean sheets for him previous 13 Champions League appearances this season, concede due to Aholou’s own goal just four minutes into the match for Cairo.

The early setback prove insurmountable for Esperance, as Al Ahly maintain their defensive solidity and strategic discipline to see out the match.

Despite several attempts, the Tunisian side no fit break through the well-organized Ahly defense, wey culminate in narrow yet historic victory for the Egyptian club.

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