• Wydad players celebrate after winning the CAF Champions League after defeating Al Ahly in Casablanca on May 30, 2022. AFP
    Wydad players celebrate after winning the CAF Champions League after defeating Al Ahly in Casablanca on May 30, 2022. AFP
  • Wydad were playing Al Ahly in Casablanca, Morocco. AP
    Wydad were playing Al Ahly in Casablanca, Morocco. AP
  • Wydad supporters cheer on their team at the Mohammed V stadium. AFP
    Wydad supporters cheer on their team at the Mohammed V stadium. AFP
  • Fans of Egyptian team Al Ahly look dejected after the match. Reuters
    Fans of Egyptian team Al Ahly look dejected after the match. Reuters
  • This young Al Ahly fan looks on in despair as the final whistle blows. Reuters
    This young Al Ahly fan looks on in despair as the final whistle blows. Reuters
  • Another Al Ahly fan holds his head in his hands following the 2-0 defeat. Reuters
    Another Al Ahly fan holds his head in his hands following the 2-0 defeat. Reuters
  • Al Ahly lost the African Champions League title to Wydad on Monday. Reuters
    Al Ahly lost the African Champions League title to Wydad on Monday. Reuters
  • The atmosphere was electric throughout the match. Reuters
    The atmosphere was electric throughout the match. Reuters
  • Supporters could not take their eyes off the action on the pitch. Reuters
    Supporters could not take their eyes off the action on the pitch. Reuters
  • One Al Ahly fan takes a moment to reflect on the match and imagine what could have been. Reuters
    One Al Ahly fan takes a moment to reflect on the match and imagine what could have been. Reuters
  • For Morocco's Wydad, it was a night to celebrate. AP
    For Morocco's Wydad, it was a night to celebrate. AP
  • Wydad football team supporters go wild as they win the African Champions League. AFP
    Wydad football team supporters go wild as they win the African Champions League. AFP

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