African Champions League: Algeria's JS Saoura tie Egypt's Al Ahly 1-1 at home

Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-19 06:01:03|Editor: yan
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ALGIERS, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Algeria JS Saoura on Friday drew 1-1 with Al Ahly of Egypt at home on Friday in the African Champions League's Group D.

In a crowded 20 August Stadium in Bechar province, 700 km south west Algiers, JS Saoura took 1-0 lead in the 54th minute with a powerful header by Yahia Cherif.

But record eight-time title holders Al Ahly equalized on 85 minutes thanks to a header by Karim Nedved.

Al Ahly are still topping Group D with 4 points, followed by Simba of Tanzania with 3 points, JS Saoura with 1 point, and Vita Club of Zimbabwe 0.

Al Ahly and JS Saoura are set to meet again in Cairo on March 15.

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