Wydad Casablanca Crowned Champions of Africa After Victory Against Egypt’s Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

• Zouhair El Moutaraji scored twice as Wydad Casablanca beat Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League
• Al Ahly were chasing a historic third title in a row but were outplayed by Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca
• Wydad Casablanca won their third CAF Champions League title with a victory over Egypt's Al Ahly

Wydad are champions of Africa.

The Moroccan side beat Al Ahly 2-0 to claim their third continental title and deny Pitso Mosimane's side a third title in a row.

Wydad dominated the opening minutes of the final and came close to taking the lead as early as the 10th minute. Guy Mbenza rattled the crossbar.

Wydad, spurred on by a deafening crowd, took the lead thanks to a beautiful long-range effort in the 15th minute. Zouhair El Moutaraji unleased a vicious effort from well outside the box that beat Mohamed El Shanawy.

The goal sent the home crowd wild, making them more raucous than they were before. The noise was so deafening, that players could not even hear the referee’s whistle at times.

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Al Ahly started to claw their way back into the game as the half went on, creating more chances. Taher Mohamed had the Egyptian’s first chance but his shot was deflected out for a corner.

Al Ahly had chances to pull a goal back by Wydad were resolute in defence. The captain, Yahya Jabrane, was instrumental in intercepting passes and keeping his side in the lead. The Moroccan side went into the break with a lead and soon doubled it at the start of the second half.

El Moutaraji once again brought the Moroccan fans to their feet and chanting as he fired home from close range. El Moutaraji’s original toe-poked effort was saved by El Shanawy but pushed back into his path and he made no mistake with the second attempt as he blasted it into the top of the net.

Wydad pushed forward for a third as the crowd roared, pushing them forward. Al Ahly never really looked threatening and had spells of possession but did little with it.

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Al Ahly’s best attempt came just after 70 minutes when Mohamed Magdy unleashed a powerful effort but it was saved comfortably by Ahmed Tagnaouti. Minutes later, Ali Maâloul blasted over from inside the box.

The Egyptians had chances in the last ten minutes to score and possibly even win the game, but Tagnaouti produced some might saves, including stealing the ball off Percy Tau's toes. The Moroccan side held on to the lead and the victory to be crowned champions of Africa.

Africa's Champions to be crowned when Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca face off in CAF Champions League final

The battle to be crowned champions of Africa takes centre stage today when Al Ahly meets Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League final.

The build-up to the match has been dominated by the news that the final will take place in Morocco, at the home stadium of Wydad.

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Pitso Mosimane's side will be looking to make history as they compete in their third consecutive final, aiming to win their third straight continental title.

Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Al Ahly's appeal; CAF Champions League final will remain in Morocco

Al Ahly will have no choice but to contest the CAF Champions League final in Morocco on Monday.

The Egyptian side hoped to have the final against Wydad Casablanca postponed, and the venue moved after they appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Sadly for the Egyptian giants, CAS ruled in favour of African football's governing body, IOL reported. Al Ahly took the matter to court after they felt that CAF were unjust in allowing Morocco to host the final, even though a Moroccan team are in the final.