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CAF Champions League Final

The CAF Champions League Final is the ultimate stage of the continent's premier club competition. The final is played over two legs, with the team that accumulates the most goals over the two legs being crowned champions. The competition features the best teams from across Africa, with the winner qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup.

The 2019-20 CAF Champions League Final saw Egyptian giants Al Ahly face off against their Moroccan counterparts, Wydad Casablanca. The first leg, played at Wydad's Stade Mohamed V, ended in a goalless draw. However, controversy would follow in the second leg, played at Cairo International Stadium.

In the second leg, Wydad thought they had taken the lead when Walid El Karti's header found the back of the net. However, the goal was disallowed by the referee, who appeared to have misunderstood the video assistant referee (VAR) technology. Despite Wydad's protests, the referee refused to allow the goal, leading to several stoppages in play before the match was ultimately abandoned.

The result meant that Al Ahly were awarded the trophy, despite not officially winning the second leg. The controversy led to widespread criticism of the CAF and renewed calls for the implementation of VAR in African football. The incident also drew international attention, with the Guardian publishing an article on the matter.

The CAF Champions League Final is set to continue to grow in stature in the coming years, with increased investment in African football and the continent becoming an increasingly important player in world football. As the competition grows, so too will the attention paid to it, ensuring that the players and teams involved will continue to provide football fans across Africa and beyond with entertainment of the highest quality.