CAF Champions League Review: ES Tunis and TP Mazembe set the pace

Egyptian champions Al Ahly got their CAF Champions League campaign up and running with a 3-0 win over Township Rollers but ES Tunis remained in charge of Group A in dramatic circumstances. 

Hossam El Badry's side welcomed back their Egypt internationals from a disappointing World Cup campaign however claimed a first win of the round-robin stage at the third time of asking thanks to goals from Walid Azarou and substitute Islam Mohareb either side of a 73rd-minute penalty from Tunisia defender Ali Maaloul. 

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