Egyptian club Al Ahli have announced they will play in the African Champions League final against Wydad Casablanca in Morocco later this month.

Al-Ahli indicated in an official statement that he was ready to play the match at any stadium, but this would not prevent him from further appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

In the past few days, Al Ahly objected to the decision of the African Confederation (C) to hold the final in Morocco against Wydad Casablanca and demanded that it be held at a neutral stadium in order to equalize the opportunities, but the CAF stuck to its position, arguing that it had previously received only two requests to host the final from Morocco and Senegal, while Egypt did not request an organization.

He added after an urgent board meeting that the decision to host the Champions League final in any stadium on the African continent was made based on the value and history of the Al Ahly club, respecting its legal rights. require the African Union to introduce multiple match controls to ensure a minimum level of fairness between the two competing teams.

In a statement, Al-Ahli confirmed that he is proud of his good relationship with all Moroccan clubs. He said that he was not a party to the crisis and that the club’s position was only against Kef.

The record holder for winning the continental championship said that he will continue to file a lawsuit with the Sports Court, and will also hold a press conference after the final to reveal the scenes of an adequate decision that does not comply with the rules of justice. play.

Al Ahli won the title last year after defeating the South African team Kaizer Chiefs in the final match also held in Morocco.

Al Ahly reached the final on Saturday, drawing 2-2 with ES Setif in Algiers to win on aggregate 6-2 and set a date with Wydad in a repeat of the 2017 final when the Moroccan champions won. .

Behavior / Donia Haddad