Libya/Egypt: Tripoli Hold Zamalek

Five-time African champions Zamalek were held to a surprise goalless draw by Al Ahli Tripoli in a CAF Champions League Group B encounter in Tunisia last night. The Libyan side have to play their matches in Tunisia because of unrest in their country. Having fallen to a 0-3 defeat at the hands of USM Alger of Algeria in their first match, Al Ahli Tripoli were expected to be easy prey for Zamalek.

But the Libyans fought bravely to hold their fancied opponents, who beat CAPS United 2-0 in their first match in Alexandria, to a goalless draw.

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