Cairo’s International Stadium was packed as Egypt’s Al-Ahly and Sudan’s Al-Hilal clashed in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.
Fans from both clubs created an electric atmosphere, with Sudanese supporters holding a banner reading: “Thank you, Egypt, for standing with us.
” Al-Hilal’s fans, deeply affected by Sudan’s ongoing civil war, expressed their hopes for peace and stability, praising their team for focusing on football despite the crisis. On the pitch, Mohammed Hany’s goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Al-Ahly, giving the Egyptian giants an advantage ahead of the April 8 second-leg match.
The result leaves everything open, as both teams prepare for a decisive battle to secure a CAF Champions League semi-final spot.