The 2005 CAF Champions League was the 41st edition of the CAF Champions League, the Africa's premier club football tournament prize organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was started on 29 January 2005 with a preliminary round. Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia in the final to win their fourth title. Qualifying rounds Preliminary round 1 Wallidan FC were withdrawn by the Gambia Football Federation. First round |Ajax Cape Town won 5–3 on penalties Second round |ASEC Mimosas won 5–3 on penalties |Ajax Cape Town won 3–2 on penalties Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Bracket Semi-finals The first leg was played on 24–25 September and the second on 15–16 October. Final Top goalscorers The top scorers from the 2005 CAF Champions League are as follows: See also 2005 FIFA Club World Championship External links Champions' Cup 2005 - rsssf.com Results/fixtures CAF Champions League seasons 1