The egyptian Ahli squad have yet to return home from Mali after meeting Stade Malien in the Champions League as capital city Bamako is witnessing a coup d'état. Ahli said on their website that players and staff cannot leave the hotel, with severe weather conditions adding to the political turmoil. The Reds said that chairman Hassan Hamdi is currently in contact with Egyptian authorities, suggesting to send a private military plane to pick up the team from Bamako. Ahli lost the round of 16 first leg 1-0 on Sunday, courtesy of a 90th minute header from striker Lamine Diawara.