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African Champion, Al-Ahly, Crashes

African Champion, Al-Ahly, Crashes

Harras al-Hodoud stunned African champion, Al-Ahly, 1-0 on Wednesday after an Egyptian Cup second round tie in which the losers had defender Wael Gomaa sent off.

Ahmed Abdulghani scored after 72 minutes to secure a deserved victory and a place in the quarter-finals for the paramilitary club based in this Mediterranean city.

Al-Ahly won the African Champions League a record sixth time last December with a 4-2 aggregate triumph over Cotonsport Garoua of Cameroon and is perennial favourite to win the Egyptian championship and cup competitions.


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