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Episode 23 of a great African club rivalry unfolds in Tunisia on Saturday when Esperance host Egyptian visitors Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League final […]

Episode 23 of a great African club rivalry unfolds in Tunisia on Saturday when Esperance host Egyptian visitors Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League final first leg. Ahly have won 10 and drawn eight of their 22 meetings in the premier continental competition since first clashing 34 years ago, and are appearing in a record fifth straight final. But while the Cairo Red Devils are favorites to lift the trophy a record-extending 12th time after an unbeaten 12-game march to the title decider, Esperance have also impressed, Agence France Presse reported.

Percy Tau found the back of the net as Al Ahly secured the bronze medal at the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds on Friday evening.

Hussein el Shahat scored twice as Al Ahly of Egypt began their CAF Champions League title defense with a predictable 3-0 qualifying win over Saint George of Ethiopia on Sunday. El Shahat, popularly known as the Ninja, struck in each half in Cairo before being substituted in the last-32 first-leg clash. Ahmed Abdelkader, one of many substitutes introduced in the second half by Swiss coach Marcel Koller, completed the scoring in added time.

Egyptian club Al Ahly are the undisputed giants of Africa, winning a record 23 continental titles across four competitions, including the CAF Champions League 10 times.