Six Stars Test Positive Before CAF Champions League Final
Muhammad Irfan Published November 27, 2020 | 01:30 AM
Cairo, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Nov, 2020 ) :Three stars each from Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek have tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the CAF Champions League final in Cairo Friday, according to Egyptian football officials.
The Ahly trio of Walid Soliman, Saleh Gomaa and Malian Aliou Dieng are midfielders while the Zamalek victims include defenders Mahmoud 'El Wensh' Hamdy and Abdallah Gomaa, and midfielder Youssef 'Obama' Ibrahim.
Because of Covid-19 fears, no spectators will be allowed to attend the highlight of the African club Calendar at the 74,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.
Ahly are seeking a record-extending ninth Champions League title and Zamalek a sixth in the first final featuring clubs from the same country.
The side that wins the first single-match title decider since 1965 is assured of at least $3.5 million (2.93 million Euros), which includes a minimum $1 million for competing in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ahly would relish another chance to impress on the world stage having lost nine of 12 matches in five previous appearances, including a 5-1 drubbing from Mexican outfit Monterrey.
Zamalek have never featured in the Club World Cup as their five Champions League successes came before it was turned into a multi-continent tournament.
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