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🛒 تسوق الآنAl Ahly Clinch Record 11th CAF Champions League Title With Late Equalizer Against Wydad
Al Ahly Clinch Record 11th CAF Champions League Title With Late Equalizer Against Wydad
A Night of Redemption in Casablanca
On June 11, 2023, Al Ahly of Egypt wrote a new chapter in African football history. A late equalizer from defender Mohamed Abdelmonem sealed a 1-1 draw against Wydad Casablanca in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, giving the Cairo giants a 3-2 aggregate victory and their record-extending 11th continental crown. The goal, scored before a deafening 65,000-strong crowd at Stade Mohammed V, erased the memory of last year's final defeat to the same opponent.
How the Final Unfolded
The stakes could not have been higher. Al Ahly arrived in Casablanca with a slender 2-1 lead from the first leg in Cairo one week earlier. Under CAF rules, away goals count double — meaning a 1-0 Wydad win would have handed the Moroccan side the trophy. The pressure was immense.
Wydad broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when Moroccan international full-back Yahia Attiyat Allah unleashed a fierce in-swinging free-kick that left the Al Ahly goalkeeper flat-footed. The stadium erupted. For over an hour, Wydad's defense held firm, and the task looked improbable — no team had scored an away goal in the second leg of a Champions League final since 2014.
Then came the moment of heroism. Center-back Mohamed Abdelmonem, who scored four goals throughout the campaign, found the net with a late strike that leveled the match and sent Al Ahly's traveling supporters into raptures. The 1-1 draw was enough. The Red Devils were champions of Africa once again.
By the Numbers
- 11 — CAF Champions League titles for Al Ahly, more than any other club in history
- 3-2 — Aggregate score over two legs (2-1 home win, 1-1 away draw)
- 27 — Goals scored by Al Ahly across 14 matches en route to the title
- 4 — Goals from defender Mohamed Abdelmonem during the campaign
- 65,000 — Capacity crowd at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca
- $4 million — Record prize money awarded to the champions
Marcel Koller Makes History
Head coach Marcel Koller became the first Swiss manager to win the CAF Champions League. Under his leadership, Al Ahly displayed tactical discipline and mental resilience throughout the tournament. "This team has an incredible spirit. To come here, under this pressure, and find the equalizer — that is the character of Al Ahly," Koller said after the final whistle.
The victory marked Al Ahly's third Champions League title in four seasons, having defeated fellow Egyptians Zamalek in 2020 and South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs in 2021. It also avenged their 2022 final loss to Wydad, making the triumph even sweeter for the club's millions of supporters across Africa and the Arab world.
Why This Matters for Libyan Football Fans
For football lovers across North Africa — including Libya — Al Ahly's triumph represents more than just a trophy. The Egyptian powerhouse is a symbol of Arab and African football excellence, and their success resonates deeply in Libyan stadiums and living rooms. Many Libyan fans follow the Champions League closely, and Al Ahly's record-breaking 11th title sets a benchmark for club football across the continent. Libyan clubs have historically competed in this tournament, and Al Ahly's journey offers inspiration and a standard of professionalism to aspire to.
What Comes Next
Al Ahly now turn their attention to the FIFA Club World Cup, where they will represent Africa on the global stage. With four trophies already secured this season and the Egyptian league still in play, the Red Devils are chasing an unprecedented haul. For Wydad, the focus shifts to regrouping and reclaiming domestic dominance in Morocco. The North African rivalry that has defined recent Champions League finals shows no signs of cooling down.
— LibyaPress / Sports Desk
