Egypt’s Ahly won a record-extending fifth African Super Cup title following a narrow 2-1 victory over Congolese side AC Leopards, who were no pushovers against their mighty opponents.

The hosts, playing in front of around 3,000 spectators at Alexandria’s Egyptian Army Stadium, wasted a handful of clear-cut opportunities before finally breaking the deadlock ten minutes after the restart, thanks to a fierce drive from defensive midfielder Rami Rabeia.

Veteran midfielder Mohamed Barakat looked to have put the tie to bed after doubling Ahly’s lead but Leopards pulled one back with 12 minutes remaining when Rudy Bhebey Ndey held off Wael Gomaa to drill home from inside the area.

Reigning Orange CAF Champions League holders Al Ahly of Egypt meet the Orange CAF Confederation Cup champion  AC Leopards Dolisie of  Congo on Saturday in the Super Cup match to be played at Borg el Arab stadium in the Egypt’s port city of Alexandria.

Al Ahly will start out as favourites largely due to their vast experience in club competition over the past thirty years and even with the tie being played away from their home base in Cairo.

It will be a different Al Ahly side though that plays on Saturday from the one that won the club’s seventh Champions League title last November. From that team coach Hossam El Badry is missing 7 who have moved away from Al Ahly since their Champions League win via transfers and loans.