Ahmed flew to Switzerland for what he thought was a training programme with his coach
A goal by Adam Le Fondre and a late brace from super-sub Trent Buhagiar ensured three points after the New Zealand team went 1-0 up near the hour mark when Liberato Cacace was hacked down in the box and Reno Piscopo buried the penalty.
The victory edged the Sky Blues closer to winning a record fourth premiership title ahead of the finals series with Steve Corica's team now 11 points clear of second placed Melbourne City with five games left to play.
The top six on the 11-team ladder make the finals.
The A-League kicked off in October and was nearing the end of its regular season when it was suspended in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rebooting the event has been a logistical nightmare with borders between some Australian states shut.
It has meant teams have had to relocate to ensure the season can be completed with almost all remaining games being played in New South Wales.
Several Europe-based players and coaches are missing, opting to remain in their home countries rather than return and undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Perth Glory take on the struggling Central Coast Mariners on Saturday, with Brisbane Roar facing Adelaide United a day later and Sydney again in action on Tuesday against Newcastle Jets.
Ahmed flew to Switzerland for what he thought was a training programme with his coach
Held under the slogan “To the Summits, People of Determination”, the 2022 edition featured 280 activities, most notably sports events
The 27-year old from Dolenja vas is the latest rider to commit his future to the team alongside Tim Wellens and Felix Grosschartner
Cricket Australia said US$30,000 would be donated as a gesture of support after the men's squad saw the crisis first-hand
Hasan’s indifferent form in white-ball cricket finally forced the selectors to drop the fast bowler and include uncapped pacer Naseem Shah in the white-ball format
The 33-year-old shared an Instagram story where he is seen sprinting, wearing a Manchester City jersey, at an indoor facility on Thursday
Rahul will also lead the side with Shikhar Dhawan named vice-captain
The French striker's goal took him to 324 for the Spanish side, one more than Raul