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New Al Ahly coach, Pitso Mosimane.
South Africa Pitso Mosimane has made history guiding Egyptian champions Al ahly yet 1-0 win at Club World Cup against the tournament hosts Al-Duhail at the Education Stadium in Qatar on Thursday.
The winners of the African Champions League have already reserved a place in the semi-finals of the competition where they will face the German giant and the champion of the Champions League Bayern Munich.
Attacking midfielder Hussein El Shahat gave Al Ahly a massive lead in the 30th minute with a leading goal.
El Shahat’s goal made the difference as the Egyptian entered the break with a narrow lead.
Despite the hosts trying to organize a late comeback, Al Ahly managed to keep his lead and see victory.
Al Ahly attempted just seven shots on goal with one shot on goal compared to the host’s massive 15 attempts with seven shots on goal.
The 56-year-old driver previously guided Mamelodi Sundowns to the 2016 edition of the tournament, where they were defeated 4-1 by Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Before a 2-0 loss to Kashima Antlers in their last game.
With Thursday’s victory, Mosimane made history by becoming the first South African coach to lead a team to victory in the Club World Cup while also booking a place in the final four of the competition.
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