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CAF Champions League / Al Ahly – Young Africans: Who holds the historical advantage?

CAF Champions League: Al Ahly – Young Africans, the history of their encounters

As another continental showdown approaches, the head-to-head record between Al Ahly and the Young Africans clearly tilts in favor of the Egyptian giants. In eight (8) official meetings over the decades, Al Ahly have claimed victory five (5) times, with two (2) draws and just a single (1) defeat, establishing a clear dominance in this recurring CAF Champions League fixture.

Clashes have most often swung Al Ahly’s way, especially in knockout ties. Memorable wins in 2000, 2009, and the emphatic 4-0 triumph in Cairo during their 2014 double-header have helped cement this historical edge. Still, Young Africans have never been easy prey—capable of rattling the Cairo giants, as seen in the thrilling 3-3 draw in 2009 or their victory in 2014.

More recently, the 2023 and 2024 encounters confirmed this trend, with a narrow win for Al Ahly and a hard-fought draw in Dar es Salaam. As the two sides prepare to meet again on the continental stage, history clearly favors Al Ahly, but every match is a reminder that the balance of power is always up for grabs.