Egyptian giants SC Zamalek have crashed out of the Caf Champions League less than five months after being defeated in the 2020 final.
The Cairene heavyweights downed Senegal’s FC Teungueth 4-1 in their final group fixture on Saturday, and appeared to be taking a giant step towards the knockout stages.
However, the result of the other group game—as Esperance were held 1-1 at home by Mouloudia Club d’Alger—ensured that Zamalek ended the stage in third place in the group.
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The draw in the other match proved to be enough for MC Alger to progress alongside already qualified Esperance, regardless of Zamalek’s result, and there was much chagrin among the Egyptian giants’ technical bench at the performance of their two North African rivals.