Hussein El Shahat scores Al Ahly’s landmark 700th African goal

Hussein El Shahat made history for Al Ahly by scoring the club’s 700th goal in African competitions against Uganda’s Kitara FC on Sunday.

The Egyptian forward opened the scoring in the 37th minute at Cairo International Stadium in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup last-32 tie.

His goal took Al Ahly’s total to 700 across the various African competitions in which the Cairo club have competed. It also added another notable moment to El Shahat’s record in continental campaigns, where he has already played a decisive role for the Egyptian giants.

The milestone underlined Al Ahly’s enduring status in African football. Known as the Red Devils, the club have built their reputation across decades of continental competition and remain one of the sport’s most successful forces in Africa.

Against Kitara FC, El Shahat did more than put Al Ahly ahead. His finish secured a place in the club’s history as the goal that brought their African tally to 700.

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