
Al Ahly to face Wydad in Champions League final
Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.
WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2022, 21:44
Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.
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