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Official: Zamalek qualify for 2020/21 CAF Champions League

Egyptian giants, Zamalek have officially qualified for the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League.

Their automatic qualification was by virtue of posting a 3-1 victory over Ismaily SC on Monday in the domestic league.

With just 13 minutes played at the Al Ahly Stadium, Mohammed Mostafa sent Zamalek ahead.

Twelve minutes after the opener Congolese international, Kabongo Kasongo doubled the lead for the home side.

Zamalek went into the break with heads held high after the 2-0 lead.

The White Knights remained resolute upon resumption of the second half in a bid to protect their two goal lead.

On the 73rd minute, Achraf Bencharki fetched Zamalek’s third goal to double their chances of continental qualification.

Ismaily FC pulled a consolation on the 84th minute from the boot of Wagih Abdel Hakim but it was late to make an impact.

Zamale finish the domestic season on 68 points, four better than third place Pyramids who have a game in hand and will finish on 67 points if they win.

The position earn Zamalek an automatic spot alongside rivals, Al Ahly who notched 86 points with a game to spare.

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