Al Ahly safe quarter-final place with one spherical remaining
A draw that sends Al Ahly by way of — Group B takes form
Al Ahly booked quarter ultimate place as Group B outcomes had been confirmed after two key matches on Saturday evening.
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Two massive video games shut matchday 5
The fifth spherical of Group B in CAF Champions League ended on Saturday with two decisive fixtures involving the group’s 4 contender:
Al Ahly had been held to goalless draw by JS Kabylie at Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium, in tight match the place probabilities had been restricted.
Regardless of the dearth of objectives, the outcome was sufficient to safe qualification for the Egyptian champions with one spherical nonetheless to play.
Within the different match, AS FAR claimed 1-0 victory over Younger Africans.
The Moroccan facet confirmed management and self-discipline incomes three factors that lifted them into second place within the standings.
What the outcomes imply
With the newest outcomes, Al Ahly moved to the highest of Group B with 9 level from 5 match confirming their place within the quarter-finals.
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Their expertise within the competitors as soon as once more proved key in managing tough away fixtures.
AS FAR now sit second with eight level placing them in robust place forward of the ultimate group match.
Younger Africans dropped to 3rd with 5 level whereas JS Kabylie stay backside of the group with three level and face elimination.
The ultimate spherical will resolve who joins Al Ahly within the knockout stage, with AS FAR holding the benefit however nonetheless needing constructive outcome to be secure.
Group B standings after matchday 5
Al Ahly: 9 factors (5 matches)
AS FAR: 8 factors (5 matches)
Younger Africans: 5 factors (5 matches)
JS Kabylie: 3 factors (5 matches)