Africa: Ahly, Esperance Secure Big Away Wins in First-Leg Clashes

The reigning champions, Al Ahly of Egypt, and last season’s runners-up, Tunisia’s Esperance, both secured significant away victories in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Sunday.

Al Ahly Triumph Over Gor Mahia

Al Ahly, the current titleholders, returned with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Kenya’s Gor Mahia in Nairobi.

The result sees the Egyptian side make a strong start to their campaign, as they aim to defend their continental crown and add…