Ajayi lifts 4th successive title with Al Ahly

Ajayi lifts 4th successive title with Al Ahly

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker Junior Ajayi on Wednesday night helped Egyptian premier league champions Al Ahly retained it's league title for a 4th successive time.

BSN Sports reports that Ahly completed a remarkable comeback to win the Egyptian Premier League for the fourth successive season with an easy 3-1 victory over Arab Contractors on Wednesday, rendering Zamalek's win over Ismaily with the same score meaningless.

A brace from Hussein El-Shahat, who finally appeared to justify the record transfer fee Ahly paid for his services in January, and an opening goal from in-form left-back Ali Maaloul ensured there would not be any upsets as the Red Devils wrapped up the title with one match to spare.

Former Shooting Stars striker who is just returning from injury was introduced in the 76th minute of the game.

Egypt and Africa's most successful outfit, overwhelmed feeble opponents Contractors to be crowned champions for a 41st time in their glorious history after taking an unassailable five-point lead over Zamalek.