With the first leg in Lubumbashi ending goalless last week, the Egyptian giants did not have it all theor own way at home but an inspiring second half performance saw them through.

Mohamed Abdelmonem's thumping header put the hosts ahead in the 68th minute, before late strikes from Wissam Abu Ali and Akram Tawfik completed what seemed like an exhilarating turnaround.

Al Ahly will be looking to clinch their fourth Caf Champions League title in five years when they take on Esperance in the final.

The Tunisian powerhouse beat South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 on aggregate to advance to the showpiece event.

For Mazembe, the pain of falling short in their bid to reach the final was compounded by Ahly's late resurgence after running the Egyptians so close over two tightly-contested semi-final legs.

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