CASABLANCA (Reuters) - Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca secured a first African Champions League title in 25 years as Walid El-Karti’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over record eight-time winners Al Ahly at the Stade Mohammed V on Saturday. The win ends a stellar campaign for Wydad, who have been particularly strong at home with all seven games won and just a single goal conceded underlining their dominance. Ahly’s Moroccan striker Walid Azaro had the first opening when he looked to turn the ball home from close-range, but was denied by Wydad goalkeeper Zouheir Laaroubi. The visitors pushed forward for the equaliser they needed to level the tie, but were unable to break down the resolute home defence. Wydad have now qualified for the Club World Cup that will be played in the United Arab Emirates from Dec. 6-16.

Source: The Star November 04, 2017 22:41 UTC