Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian champions Al Ahly in an entertaining start to Group A at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Egyptian giants Al Ahly secured a record-extending 45th Egyptian Premier League title in emphatic style, thrashing Pharco 6-0 on the final day of the season.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he took a gamble that paid off in the CAF Champions League semi-final win away to Al Ahly, eliminating the title holders to seal a date with Pyramids.
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the final of the CAF Champions League on the away goal rule after snatching a 1-1 draw against Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained remarks he made about the attendance at Loftus Stadium for their CAF Champions League home match against Al Ahly being low.
Al Ahly forward Nejc Gradisar says he is counting on the energy from their influential supporters when they host Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals.