This match, which proceeded at a very fast pace, first sowed turmoil in the camp of South African coach Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly side. Defender Yasser Ibrahim almost devastated his own team early on. Raja of Casablanca reached the height of joy in the wake of the 30th edition of the CAF Super Cup. This encounter is full of suspense.

Wounded in their pride, Al Ahly accelerated and launched attacks. Without success, as Raja's defense, urged on by Belgian coach Marc Wilmots, was on alert.

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Turnaround in favor of Al Ahly

Just at the 90th minute, the goal of Raja's Amas Zniti is violated by the foot of Taher Mohamed who equalizes. The child of the Nile River, Al Ahly, and their supporters exult.

The penalty shootout sounds the death knell. The Reds secure the cup after (6 penalties to 5). The Egyptian giants seize the trophy for the 8th time in their history. They improve the record for the greatest number of victories in the CAF Super Cup, which they already held.

"To live without peril one triumphs without glory," wrote in a play the "Cid" of poet and playwright Corneille. The Pharaohs of Al Ahly secured the Super Cup trophy after breaking a sweat against Raja.

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Erick-E. Manirakiza.