“While Egyptian football was sent into turmoil against the backdrop of the country’s revolution, Al-Ahly played as though nothing traumatic was going on at all. They racked up leagues titles — extending their run to seven in succession — and registered back-to-back triumphs in the CAF Champions League. Nothing could stop them, or so it seemed. This season, that changed. For the first time since trouble hit Egypt, its champion club had issues of their own. Al-Ahly suffered a shock exit from the CAF Champions League at the hands of namesakes Al-Ahly Benghazi. They have since made it their mission to become the first Egyptian club to win the secondary continental competition, the CAF Confederation Cup.” ESPN