CAFCL: Ajayi Eager To Rival Zamalek In Final

CAFCL: Ajayi Eager To Rival Zamalek In Final

By Sampson Adedeji

Al-Ahly and Nigerian forward Junior Ajayi announced on Monday that he hopes to face rivals Zamalek in the CAF Champions League final.

All African sports activities have been suspended over the coronavirus crisis, including the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, which were originally scheduled to be played on 1st May, 2020.

Egypt’s big names Al-Ahly and Zamalek were set to play Champions League semi-finals against Moroccan sides Wydad de Casablanca and Raja de Casablanca respectively but the matches were suspended following the outbreak of covid19.

"If I had the decision, I would prefer to face Wydad de Casablanca in the Champions League semifinal, as we met them before and we know how they play," Ajayi said television on Monday.

"In the Champions League final, I prefer to face Zamalek for the same reason, a team we know well," the Nigerian star added.

"I think playing the Champions League final with one game, not home and away, is the best choice," Ajayi said.

Ajayi, who established himself as a key figure in Ahly’s squad, helped the Cairo giants to two league titles in 2017 and 2018, a Super Cup in 2018 and reaching the final of the African Champions League twice in 2017 and 2018.