Junior Ajayi Celebrates Stellar Season as Al Ahly Clinches Egyptian Cup

Nigerian forward, Junior Ajayi, is basking in the glory of Al Ahly’s triumph in the Egyptian Cup, a feat they achieved for the first time since 2007. Ajayi, a pivotal figure in Al Ahly’s league title conquest, expressed his belief that their dominance in Egyptian football this season is well-deserved. The Cairo giants clinched their 36th Egypt Cup with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Al Masry on Tuesday, bringing an end to a decade-long cup drought.

In a sensational turn of events, Ahmed Fathi netted the winner in injury time, securing a dramatic victory for the Cairo side.

Reflecting on the monumental achievement, Ajayi shared his elation with Completesportsnigeria.com, stating, “It’s what we’ve worked for all year, we deserve it. We started really poor but came back stronger to win. It was a fantastic night, and we’re really pleased.” He went on to commend the team’s collective effort, emphasizing their resilience and unity in the pursuit of success.

For Ajayi, the season has been nothing short of extraordinary, with the league title and Egyptian Cup now adorning his accolades. He expressed his delight at the prospect of lifting trophies, emphasizing the need to remain humble in the face of success.

As attention now turns to the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly, with a storied history as eight-time African champions, are determined to add another title to their illustrious record. They are set to face Espérance Sportive de Tunis on September 8 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final, with the return fixture taking place in Tunisia a week later.

Ajayi’s proclamation is resolute: “We have won a double now and our next target is to try and win the CAF Champions League.” With their eyes fixed on the prize, Al Ahly aims to reclaim the coveted title they last secured in 2013.