Al Ahly edge Simba in first leg of Caf Champions League quarter-final clash

The Egyptian giants managed a hard-fought win to take to Cairo next week where they will be hoping to wrap up the two-legged tie with a win in front of their fans. 

An early goal by Ahmed Kouka was enough to secure the victory for the defending champions who did well to absorb the ongoing pressure from Simba throughout the encounter.

As expected, the hosts were the first to ask questions of their opponents as early as the first minute after an inviting ball into the danger area connected with the head of Sadio Kanoute whose effort went just over the bar.

Despite conceding early, Simba were not derailed by the concession as they continued searching for the equaliser.

The teams face each other next weekend and besides this a loss for Simba, they will head to Cairo with their heads held high from a great performance that saw them pin their more fancied opponents in their half throughout the match.

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