North African Football

Yanga fight back to hold favourites Al Ahly in Dar Es Salaam

by
Collins Okinyo
April 10, 2016

Tanzania champions, Young Africans came from behind to hold Al Ahly of Egypt 1-1 in their 1/8th round first leg clash on Saturday in Dar es Salaam.

Ahly, record eight time winners went up after 11 minutes through Amr Gamal who finished off a superb Hossam Ghaly chip from a free-kick.

‘Yanga’ as the Tanzanians are nicknamed responded and got the equalizer eight minutes later after Ahly defender Ahmed Hegazi turned the ball into his net.

Ahly host the return leg on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 in Alexandria, with the winner advancing to the lucrative mini-league stage.

The Egyptians have failed to qualify for the last eight since winning their eighth title in 2013.

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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