Holders Al Ahly ease into Caf Champions League semifinals after victory over Simba

The Egyptian giants reached the last four thanks to goals by Omar El-Sulaya and Mahmoud Kahraba that secured a 3-0 win on aggregate after two legs.

Al Ahly will now face the winner of the match between TP Mazembe and Petro de Luanda in the semi-finals of the competition, as they seek to retain the title.

The home side displayed their dominance from the outset, seeking an early breakthrough to unsettle their opponents. 

French striker Antony Modeste threatened Simba's defence in the 11th minute, but his header narrowly missed the target.

Despite Simba's attempts to advance and create opportunities, they found themselves thwarted by Al Ahly's goalkeeper, Mostafa Shobier, who made crucial saves in the 33rd minute to keep his team's goal intact.

Al Ahly broke the deadlock early in the second half when Omar El-Sulaya capitalized on a chance in the 47th minute, firing a powerful shot past Simba's Moroccan goalkeeper Ayoub Lakred.

The victory was sealed in stoppage-time when the hosts were awarded a penalty after El Shahat was fouled inside the box.

Mahmoud Kahraba stepped up to take the spot-kick and calmly converted sealing victory by three-goal margin over the two legs. 

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