In an extraordinary semi-final in Alexandria, Al Ahly constantly ripped the Tunisians’ defence apart as they booked their place in the final for a record eleventh time.

After Ali Maaloul opened the scoring for the hosts after just two minutes, Walid Azarou took the game away from Etoile with three unanswered goals.

An own goal and a fine strike from Rami Rabiaa took Al Ahly to their first final since 2013, with Etoile replying through Rami El Bedwi and Ihab Msakni late on.

Four years ago, Al Ahly beat South Africa’s Orlando Pirates in the final as they successfully defended the title they had won twelve months earlier.

Sunday’s game was played in front of around 40,000 fans in Alexandria, which boosted Al Ahly since many matches in Egypt are played behind closed doors for security reasons.

Coach Hossam El Badry’s side will meet Wydad in the two-legged final, after the Moroccans beat USM Alger of Algeria 3-1 on Saturday to qualify by the same aggregate scoreline.

African champions just once in their history, when beating Sudanese opposition in 1992, Wydad are through to their third final after finishing runners-up to Tunisians Esperance in 2011.

Ahly, meanwhile, can now extend their record of eight African crowns to nine should they beat Wydad.

Their defeat of Etoile, whose sole African Champions League title remains the 2007 success, maintains their feat of having never gone more than three years this century without reaching the Champions League final.

Their previous successes in Africa’s premier club competition came in 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005-2006, 2008 and 2012-2013.

The first leg of the final will be played on the weekend of 27-29 October, with the return leg on 3-5 November.

Whoever wins will represent Africa in Fifa’s Club World Cup in Japan in December.
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By: BBC

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“…Our advice is that if it’s possible Thursday and Friday use public transport; park your cars and join the public transport for the two days so that you don’t get yourself inconvenienced,’’ he said.

According to the Police it is anticipating massive vehicular traffic when Heads of State and government in the West African sub-region converge on Accra for a summit.

President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), will be hosting leaders of the sub-region at a two-day summit in Accra, on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July.

The mid-year Summit of ECOWAS will consider a report on the Community’s main activities and projects over the first half of this year to be presented by the ECOWAS Commission President, Mr. Kadre Desire Ouedraogo.

The leaders are also expected to discuss a recommendation for the introduction of biometric ID cards for all ECOWAS citizens and the abolition of residence permit requirements for all citizens within Member States.

The current Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, will also engage the attention and concern of the leaders attending this Summit.

The Police MTTD is however, notifying the general public that there will be some major road blocks during the period.

By: Evans Effah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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‘’The Police administration has noted with concern the fragrant violation of traffic rules and regulations leading to chaos, congestion and increased road traffic crashes. The administration wishes to draw attention of the public that celebration of victories on the roads as well as unnecessary tooting of horns, dangerous driving and riding, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol during such  celebrations will not be countenanced,” the MTTD statement said.

The statement signed by Angwubutoge Awuni, Director General MTTD advised motorist and road users to abide by all road traffic rules.

”Motorists are advised to drive strictly according to the rules and regulations devoid of extending their celebrations to the roads/streets,” the Statement added.

According to the communique the traffic police officers will also be on hand to deal decisively with would be offenders.

Click to read statement from the MTTD

By: Evans Effah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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