Brief-Soccer-Holders Al Ahli out of African Champions League

JOHANNESBURG, May 2 (Reuters) - Holders Al Ahli of Egypt were knocked out of the African Champions League on Saturday, beaten on away goals by Nigerians Kano Pillars.

Nigeria's other representatives, Heartland FC, overcame last year's runners-up Coton Sport of Cameroon in another upset.

Al Ahli were expected to advance after a 1-1 away draw in the first leg of their third round tie but a 2-2 result in the return match in Cairo put paid to their hopes.

Coton Sport, trailing 2-1 from the first leg against Heartland, went out after a 1-1 draw in Garoua.

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