 Al-Ittihad striker Mohamed Esnani will be hoping to score against Ahly |
Al Ittihad of Libya seek an advantage when they host Ahly in the first leg of the semi-final of the Champions League. Ittihad take on defending champions Ahly from neighbouring Egypt in Tripoli on Sunday.
The Libyans have already upset the formbook by reaching the final four, in their first year of participation in the group phase since the format of Africa's top club competition was changed 11 years ago.
Ahly are seeking to set new standards for the continent's annual club competitions.
No club has won the Champions League three times in a row.
But Ahly are chasing the distinction this year and, at the same time, hoping to win Africa's top club title for a record-breaking sixth time.
The Egyptians have had a tough week of preparation with a derby match against arch rivals Zamalek on Monday, which they won with a first-half goal from Mohamed Aboutrika.
The semi-final second legs will be played on the weekend of 5-7 October.
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