Egypt’s Al Ahly is still trying to reverse a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to hold the final African Champions League game in Casablanca’s Mohammed V stadium
The Egyptian club announced that its executive committee will hold an emergent meeting Sunday afternoon for this aim, according to a recent tweet by the club after its team’s qualification on Saturday.
Egypt’s Al Ahly club has already filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on May 10, following CAF’s decision regarding the host country.
CAF said it received a letter from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) to change the host country, stating that “it fully understands Al Ahly’s concerns.”
“Morocco and Senegal were the only countries that fulfilled the host country bid criteria, while the Senegalese Football Federation withdrew its bid ahead of decision time,” CAF specified, adding that“Egypt did not submit a bid.”
Al Ahly qualified for the final, after finishing in a draw with Algeria’s ES Setif in the second leg (2-2), and a previous victory in the first leg (4-0).
Wydad Casablanca (WAC) also secured its ticket for this sporting event’s final, after defeating Petro Atletico (3-1 first leg, 1-1 second leg).
Both teams are set to face off for the victory title on May 30.
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