AFRICA

Defending Champions Wydad Qualify for CAF CL Finals

by
Collins Okinyo
May 20, 2023

The CAF Champions League titleholders, Wydad, will face Egypt’s Ahly in the final, which will be played over two legs on 4 and 11 June.

Sundowns’ midfielder Themba Zwane opened the scoring for the hosts five minutes into the second half, but Wydad’s defender Ayoub El Amloud headed an equalizer in the 72nd minute.

Peter Shalulile restored Sundowns’ lead eleven minutes before the final whistle, but South African defender Mothobi Mvala scored in his own net to gift Wydad their ticket to the final.

It is another frustrating night for Sundowns who produced a scintillating display throughout the tournament and were seen as top favorits for this year’s title.

Wydad advance to the final for the second year in a row and will face Ahly in a remake of last year final

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com