Al Ahly held a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe's Platinum in the fourth round of the CAF Champion League group stage on Saturday.
Stanley Ngala had given his side the lead in the 19th minute when he received R Pavari's pass in Al Ahly's six yards to hit El-Shenawy's net from a close range.
The Red Devils' striker Marwan Mohsen leveled up the scoring in the 51st minute when Platinum's keeper Mhari saved Ajayi's shot, but Mohsen slotted the rebound into the empty net.
The Red Devils made their first serious opportunity in the 31st minute when Mohamed Magdy played a perfect pass to Geraldo, who sent the ball into striker Marwan Mohsen, whose shot was blocked by the Platinum's defense.
Platinum's keeper Mhari was brought into action as he saved Junior Ajayi's shot from a very close range.
Mohamed El Shenawy made a brilliant save to L Jesi's powerful header in the 38th minute, which was so close to double the scoring for the Zimbabwean's side.
El Shenawy was brought into action once again by a brilliant save when he got across with a flying right hand to tip over Ngala's right-foot shot from the outside of the box in the 81st minute.
In the other Group B match, Al Hilal are set to host Etoile du Sahel in Sudan at (21:00) CLT. Al Ahly are now temporary topping this tough group with
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