- Two giants of Egyptian football to face off in CAF Champions League final
- The possible paths to victory for Al Ahly and Zamalek
- We examine their respective strengths and roads to the final
Having looked at one stage like it might be cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 CAF Champions League will finally reach a conclusion this Friday, albeit behind closed doors.
The decision to complete the tournament without crowds had sparked fears of the largest continental championship ending without much fanfare. However, these concerned have proved unfounded, with the revitalised tournament throwing up a final to savour. Being played as a single match for the first time, the grand finale will bring together two giants of Egyptian and African football: Al Ahly and Zamalek.
Although they have 13 African Cup of Champions/Champions League titles between them (Al Ahly leading with eight and Zamalek second with five), this will be the first time they…