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Ajayi Secures Coveted Spot in CAF Champions League Best Eleven
In a remarkable recognition of excellence, Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi of Al Ahly, Egypt, has earned his place in the prestigious Confederation of African Football (CAF) Best Eleven for the semi-final second leg of the Champions League. This revelation surfaced through an official announcement made by CAF on their verified Twitter handle on Tuesday.
The distinguished roster, unveiled after Ajayi’s stellar performance, saw a notable dominance of players from Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca. Ajayi played an instrumental role in Al Ahly’s commanding 6-2 victory over Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel in the semi-final clash held in Alexandria over the weekend.
Al Ahly’s resounding triumph catapulted them into the CAF Champions League final with a decisive 7-4 aggregate victory. The final showdown awaits, pitting Al Ahly against Wydad Casablanca, with the potential for Al Ahly to secure their first Champions League title since 2013.
The CAF Champions League 2nd Leg Semi-final Best Eleven boasts a formidable lineup:
Goalkeeper: Zouhair Laaroubi (Wydad Casablanca)
Defenders: Youssef Rabeh (Wydad Casablanca) Mohamed Naguib (Al Ahly) Ali Maaloul (Al Ahly) Ramy Rabia (Al Ahly)
Midfielders: Moamen Zakaria (Al Ahly) Amir Sayoud (Al Ahly) Achraf Bencharki (Wydad Casablanca) Mohamed Ounjem (Wydad Casablanca)
Forwards: Junior Ajayi (Al Ahly) Oualid Azaron (Al Ahly)
As the anticipation builds for the impending final, football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the clash between these football powerhouses, poised for a battle that could etch Al Ahly’s name in Champions League glory once again.
