By Amaechi Agbo

Former Nigerian Olympic Team bronze winner Junior Ajayi was in action on Friday as his club Al Ahly their defeated Zamalek 2-1 to win the 2020 CAF Champions League, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

The victory is the 9^th title the Egyptian giants are winning

It was the first time two sides from the same country were contesting in the final of Africa’s biggest club final in the history of African club football despite the game being playedbehind closed doors.

Ajayi who was handed a starting role had a hand in Al Ahly opening goal in the fifth minute.

Al Ahly were ahead after five minutes when Zamalek failed to defend a corner as Amr Al Sulaya headed the men in Al Ahly ahead.

Zamalek regrouped and took the game to Al Ahly dominating possession and creating scoring chances.

They finally got their reward in the 31st minute with Mahmoud Abdelrazek fondly called

‘Shikabala’ firing home a sensational goal to restore parity.

In the second half, Zamalek struck the post, and just when it seemed we were drifting towards extra time, Mohamed Magdy struck to fire Al Alhy ahead on the night and towards a historic ninth CAF Champions League win.

Ajayi won the Egyptian Premier League with Al Ahly in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2019-20. He also won the Egypt Cup in 2016–17 season as well as the Egyptian Super Cup in 2017 and 2018

He was selected by Nigeria for their 18-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, after helping them qualifying to Rio with his decisive goals. He won bronze with the team captained by John Mikel Obi

However, many Nigeria football followers have continued to ask why Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has continued to overlook the proficient player from his invitation.