By Jafferson Ndhlovu,

Egytian giants Al Ahly will have themselves to by allowing Moroccan opponents to come from behind square things in the first leg of CAF Champions League final first leg.

A stunning strike by Moamen Zakaria at the Borg El Arab Stadium in just under four minutes of had set the Egptians on good path into the cagey encounter.

But Achraf Bencharki had his well timed header in 16th minutes. Bringing his side level on terms and provide themselves with a vital away goal going into the second and deciding leg.

Eight time Champions league winner spectacularly got the advantage when a pass from Abdalla El Said on age of dangerzone found Zakaria well positioned. The Egptian International said thank you volleyed home past goalkeeper Zouhair Laaroubi into the top right corner.

On the tenth minute mark Walid Azarou wasted a wonderful chance that could have put the hosts 2nil up. But the defensive alertness by the Moroccan thwarted that onslaught.

What looked like a ball going out of touch, Mohammed Ounajem did the unthinkable turning it into a magnificent cross that Bencharki leapfrogging everyone in the six year box to head home the all important equaliser.

Though after none of sides could marshall out potential scoring attack. The match ended 1all. Leaving a lot to play for. But its the visitors who will fly home the more happier of the two.