Egyptian giants Al Ahly booked their place in the inaugural African Football League (AFIL) semi-finals on Tuesday after a 1-1 home draw with Simba SC saw them through on away goals.
The first leg had finished 2-2 in Tanzania, but Al Ahly's vital away strikes ultimately proved the difference across the two legs.
But resilient Al Ahly held on and equalised through Mahmoud Abdelmonem Kharaba few moments later before celebrating their aggregate victory. The 3-3 scoreline after both quarter-final matches allowed the Egyptian side to clinch the first semi-final spot in the history of the pan-African competition.But for African heavyweights Al Ahly, dreams remain alive of being crowned the first ever champions of the groundbreaking new tournament.
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