Al Ahly SC continued their imperious march in the CAF Champions League with a commanding 2–0 victory over Tanzania’s Young Africans in their Group B, Matchday 3 encounter on Friday night.

In a match that underlined the Egyptian giants’ pedigree and experience on the continental stage, Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” proved the difference, scoring twice to seal all three points for the Red Devils.

The breakthrough arrived deep into first-half stoppage time when Al Ahly’s pressure finally told. Mohamed Hany provided the assist after he delivered a precise ball into the area, which Trezeguet met with a composed finish to send the home fans into celebration at 45+3 minutes.

Young Africans, who had shown discipline and resilience for much of the first half, tried to respond after the break with more intent, but Al Ahly’s control of possession and tactical maturity kept them largely at bay.

The decisive moment came in the 75th minute. This time, Emam Ashour turned provider, threading a clever pass into Trezeguet’s path. The winger made no mistake, calmly slotting home his second of the night to put the result beyond doubt.

Statistically, Al Ahly’s dominance was reflected in their superior share of possession and overall control of the game, as they dictated the tempo and limited Young Africans to few clear-cut chances.

The 2–0 win strengthens Al Ahly’s position in Group B and reinforces their status as one of the leading contenders for the title, while Young Africans will have to regroup quickly as they look to revive their campaign in the remaining group matches.