Kaizer Chiefs and Al Ahly are set to face off in the CAF Champions League final. The match is scheduled for July 17th, 2021 at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. The game is set to be a thrilling encounter between two of Africa's top football clubs.
Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs is a South African football club based in Johannesburg. The club was founded in 1970 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs have won the South African Premier Soccer League four times and have also won the Nedbank Cup four times.
The club is coached by Gavin Hunt, who took over at the start of the 2020/21 season. Hunt has a wealth of experience in South African football, having previously coached teams such as SuperSport United and Bidvest Wits.
Al Ahly
Al Ahly is an Egyptian football club based in Cairo. The club was founded in 1907, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Africa. Al Ahly is the most successful club in the history of Egyptian football, having won the Egyptian Premier League a record 42 times.
The club is coached by Pitso Mosimane, who joined the club in 2020. Mosimane has had a successful career as a coach, having won the South African Premier Soccer League three times with Mamelodi Sundowns. He also led Sundowns to the CAF Champions League title in 2016.
The Road to the Final
Kaizer Chiefs and Al Ahly have both had to navigate their way through a tough CAF Champions League campaign to reach the final. Kaizer Chiefs finished second in their group behind Wydad Casablanca, before beating Simba SC and Wydad Casablanca in the knockout stages.
Al Ahly, on the other hand, topped their group before beating AS Vita Club and Esperance Tunis in the knockout stages.
Key Players
Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to their captain, Bernard Parker, to lead the team to victory. Parker has been with the club since 2011 and has won numerous trophies with the team. He is a versatile player who can play in midfield or up front.
Another key player for Kaizer Chiefs is goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune. Khune has been with the club since 1999 and has won a number of trophies with the team. He is known for his shot-stopping ability and his ability to command his area.
Al Ahly will be looking to their talisman, Mohamed Sherif, to lead the team to victory. Sherif has been in fine form this season, scoring six goals in the competition so far. He is a striker who is known for his pace and finishing ability.
Another key player for Al Ahly is goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. El Shenawy has been with the club since 2014 and has won numerous trophies with the team. He is known for his shot-stopping ability and his ability to command his area.
Prediction
The final between Kaizer Chiefs and Al Ahly is set to be a closely contested match. Both teams have experienced players who are capable of winning the match. However, Al Ahly may have a slight advantage due to their experience in the competition. Our prediction is that Al Ahly will win the match 2-1.
Conclusion
The final between Kaizer Chiefs and Al Ahly is set to be a thrilling encounter between two of Africa's top football clubs. The match is scheduled for July 17th, 2021 at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. Both teams have experienced players who are capable of winning the match, but our prediction is that Al Ahly will come out on top.
