When the Boss Takes a Trip: Al Ahly’s Mahmoud Al-Khatib Eyes AFCON Opening in Morocco

Invitation to AFCON Opening in Morocco

Mahmoud Al-Khatib, the chairman of Al Ahly, received an official invitation to attend the Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony in Morocco on December 21. He has reportedly given a preliminary green light to attend.

Sources close to Al Ahly said he plans to spend a few days there on a private holiday across several Moroccan cities, and he will also watch several matches during his visit.

Additionally, the president might travel to France for medical tests on the doctor's advice, who recommended a short break for wellness reasons.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly's first team will hold its final training tonight as Danish coach Jes Torup prepares the squad for a closed camp ahead of tomorrow's meeting with Enppi in the opening round of group-stage play at the tournament.

Humor: If travel plans were a football match, this itinerary would go into extra time and still win on penalties.

Humor 2: And when the doctor says take a break, you know it's serious—apparently even the whistle needs a vacation from blowing.