- A touching tribute, record-extending champions, trophy returns to Egypt
- Top-scorer exits at the quarter-finals, two wonderful goals in the decider
- A champion with four coaches, Mosimane emulates El Gohary’s feat
The 2019/2020 CAF Champions League was unique. After the Covid-19 pandemic halted football not only in Africa but the world over, the competition was suspended from March to October.
The tournament then resumed in exceptional circumstances during which matches were played behind closed doors, and ultimately it was Al Ahly of Egypt who emerged victorious to claim the ninth title in their history. FIFA.com takes a look back at the 2019/2020 CAF Champions League.
Road to Qatar 2020
Al Ahly kicked off their 2019/20 CAF Champions League campaign in the preliminary round by thrashing South Sudan’s Atlabara 13-0 on aggregate. The Red Devils then moved into the group stage after overcoming Kano Sport of Equatorial Guinea 6-0 on aggregate in the…