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Ahly, Zamalek face off in historic CAF Champions League final

Zamalek v Al Ahly - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - August 22, 2020 Zamalek's Ferjani Sassi in action with Al Ahly's Mohamed Magdi Kafsha [REUTERS]

The 2020 CAF Champions League final in Cairo Friday between Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek will be the first pitting rivals from one country against each other.

The match, to be held behind closed doors under the slogan "no to fanaticism", will bring together clubs whose clashes have long dominated local and continental competitions.

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