The two semi -finals of the African champions semi -finals on Saturday ended Goalless, giving Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and the Pyramids an advantage for next weekend’s return matches.

Holder Al ahlyLooking for a fifth title in six years, held Mamelod Sundowns of South Africa In Loftus Versfeld In Pretoria before pyramids also provided a stalemate away in Orlando Pirates in soweto later Saturday.

Al Ahly, who has won a record 12 Champions League titles, twice had the ball in the Sundowns net, but both efforts were placed offside. They also saw their Slovenian striker The builder Hit the ribbon with an attempt at the first half.

The hosts had the bulk of the possession, but they found no way to penetrate the close Egyptian protection.

It was the same for the offensive pirates at the Orlando Stadium where the pyramids also testified stoic in defense.

The pyramids also managed to violate the pirate protection twice, but VAR ruled the first effort and did not allow the second for a handball.

The return legs will be played in the Egyptian capital on Friday when Al Ahly Host Sundowns at the Cairo International Stadium, followed by pyramids against pirates at the smallest air defense stadium.

General winners progress to the two -legged final in late May and early June.