Al Ahly, on Monday lost Egyptian Cup final 3-1 to eternal city rivals Zamalek SC in Alexandria for the second year running.
The “Red Devils” tormentor in chief Bassem Morsy grabbed a brace like he did last year with Moustafa Fathi adding the third to secure the “White Knights” fourth title on the bounce and a record 25th.
Martin Jol’s charges scored through Abdallah Said.
The game turned soar for Ahly after two players, captain Hossam Ghaly and Ahmed Fathi were sent off in the closing stages.
The eight times African champions will have to put a side the huge setback and focus on Friday 12, when they host Zesco United in the fifth round of the CAF champions league group phase.
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Another loss to “Team Ya Ziko” who shocked them 3-2 in the first leg in June could spell doom for their campaign. A win hands them a lifeline heading into the last hurdle away to Asec Mimosas of Ivory Coast.
The Coach George Lwandamina’s side who are tied on seven points same as Wydad Casablanca in group “A” departed for Alexandria on Tuesday hopeful of securing maiden semi-final berth.
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