Africa’s top clubs stumbled in their opening league matches.
Al Ahly, Sundowns, and Pirates, all of whom reached the CAF Champions League semifinals last season, failed to secure a win in these games.
In the Egyptian League, Al Ahly drew 2-2 away against Modern Future. Since Pirates’ former coach Jose Riveiro joined Al Ahly, he has yet to achieve the desired results against them. However, it seems Orlando Pirates have been negatively affected by his departure.
In the opening week of the South African League, Pirates lost 1-0 at home to Sekhukhune United. Perhaps the reunion between Riveiro and Pirates might happen again sooner than expected.
Sundowns, last season’s South African champions and CAF Champions League finalists, drew 1-1 against Chippa United.