|
The 2021-22 edition of the domestic cup
competition began on Nov. 9, 2021 but with fixtures piling up
due to international tournaments and continental club
competitions the final was put back until February this year.
Al-Ahly's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup prompted yet
another delay, before fans finally got to see their teams play
for the trophy in Cairo on Monday - 517 days after the early
rounds kicked off.
Pyramids appeared on course for their first ever title after
taking the lead through Moroccan Walid El Karti after 72 minutes
but Mahmoud Kahraba equalised three minutes later.
Hamdi Fathy headed the winner in the 105th minute to hand Al-Ahly
the Cup.
"I am happy to see the fans in the stands and their support for
us, and I dedicate the cup title to them and promise to win more
titles in the future," Al-Ahly coach Marcel Koehler said.
While authorities allocated 10,000 tickets at Cairo Stadium for
fans from each club, the section for Pyramids' supporters
appeared almost empty.
Al-Ahly are also in pole position to win the league with a
two-point advantage over their nearest challengers Future, who
have played three games more.
(Reporting by Osama Khairy; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
[© 2023 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content. |
|
