Africa roundup: Mighty Ahly make winning start in Egypt Johannesburg (AFP) – African giants Al Ahly opened their Egyptian Premier League campaign at the weekend by defeating Misr Lel Makkasa 3-1 with a late goal from Amr al Sulaya sealing success.
It took the 2020 CAF Champions League winners just five minutes to score with Tunisian Ali Maaloul converting a penalty, but Marwan Hamdy levelled before half-time.
Mahmoud Kahraba put Ahly ahead again and Al Sulaya netted three minutes from time as Ahly began pursuing a record-extending 43rd national title.
Here, AFP Sport rounds up the action from major African leagues at the weekend.
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I have young players in the team who are still gaining experience, Adam told reporters. The players I have will not give me the results we need as a team and I will definitely bring in players. I do not want to say the number of players we will sign. I will bring on board as many quality players as the club can allow.
The tactician has also explained the plan the team had in the match against Timu ya Wananchi and how everything crumbled. Yanga is a good team and we knew winning against them would be a tall order, Adam added.