Ahly players celebrate the victory over Gor Mahia FC of Kenya in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Ahly's X account.
Veteran defender Rami Rabia opened the scoring just 14 minutes into the game, capitalizing on a precise cross from winger Hussein El-Shahat.
South Africa's winger Percy Tau took advantage of a defensive error to double Ahly's lead a minute later.
Tau then sealed the victory with a well-taken goal in the 74th minute.
Despite playing away, Ahly dominated the match, missing several opportunities that could have further secured their position for the second leg in Cairo next week.
The reigning champions aim to add 12 Champions League titles to their record in this campaign.
Coach Marcel Koller fielded his regular lineup, introducing only newly signed Moroccan left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah.
During the summer transfer window, Ahly strengthened their squad with key signings, including Youssef Ayman, Omar El-Saaiy, Yahia Attiyat Allah, and Achraf Dari.
Gor Mahia FC advanced to the round of 32 in the Champions League after a commanding 6-2 aggregate victory over Al-Merreikh of South Sudan.
The return leg of this exciting encounter is scheduled for Saturday in Cairo.
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