Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly held to CAF Champions League draw in Niger

Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly were held to a 1-1 draw by Niger side Union Sportive de la Gendarmerie Nationale in their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg match on Saturday.

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Mosimane’s side grabbed the lead in the 19th minute with Ali Maaloul finding the back of the net from the penalty spot.

Al Ahly’s attempts to add to their lead failed to materialise and it was their hosts who managed to score the equaliser through Moumouni Diori in the 75th minute to give themselves hope ahead of the second leg.

Al Ahly will host USGN in Cairo next Saturday, 23 October at 18:00 SA time with the winner advancing to the group stages.

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