Tanzania’s Young Africans were held to a 1–1 draw by 11 times African champions Al Ahly in a tense Matchday 4 CAF Africa Champions league encounter on Saturday, January 30th, 2026.
The Egyptian giants were forced to come from behind at the Amani Stadium on Saturday evening, with Malian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder Aliou Dieng netting the equaliser to secure a point that keeps Al Ahly three clear at the summit with two rounds remaining.
Young Africans struck first on the stroke of half-time, capitalising on rare confusion in the Al Ahly back line. A low delivery into the penalty area was not dealt with, allowing Ibrahim Hamad to pounce and steer the ball past Mostafa Shobeir in first-half stoppage time, sparking loud celebrations among the home supporters.
Al Ahly, who had beaten Young Africans 2–0 in the reverse fixture in Alexandria consolidated their lead to eight points at the top of Group B, preserving their unbeaten record and keeping qualification firmly in their hands.
Young Africans move to five points in second place, still well positioned in the race for the quarter-finals ahead of back-to-back fixtures against FAR Rabat.
