Ahly Open CAF CL Group Stage Campaign with Away Defeat to Sudan’s Al-Hilal

On Saturday, Egypt’s Ahly opened their campaign in the CAF Champions League group stage with a 1-0 loss to a convincing Al-Hilal of Sudan at Omdurman Stadium

Centre-Forward Makabi Lilepo of DR Congo scored Al-Hilal’s victory goal only eight minutes after the break from a free kick with a soft try from Ahly keeper Mohamed El-Shennawi who failed to stop it.

Al-Hilal, who lost their first game in the group stage against Mamelodi Sundowns last week, now lie 2nd place in Group B ranking with three points after Saturday’s win.

The Red Devils are now 3rd in the group’s ranking with no points with one game in hands.

Their first-round game against Cameroon's Coton Sport was postponed due to their participation in the Club World Cup.

Ahly are scheduled to host Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the 3rd round on Saturday.