Al Ahly Sets Travel Date for CAF Clash in Morocco: Red Wave Preps for Rabat Showdown
19 November 2025
Travel date set for Morocco clash
Al Ahly’s football department has scheduled Tuesday as the travel day for the trip to Morocco to face AS FAR Rabat on November 28, in the second round of Group B of the CAF Champions League. The Red Devils will also meet Shabab Al-Qabail in the first round on Saturday at Cairo International Stadium.
Preparation, attendance, and player updates
A reliable source told Kooora that the coaching staff confirmed Tuesday for the final training before flying in the afternoon to Rabat, with the trip following the Tuesday session. The Danish head coach Jes Torup had weighed two possible days (the 25th or 26th) but ultimately settled on Tuesday for travel.
There is a plan to welcome about 30,000 fans for the Cairo-based match against Shabab Al-Qabail in the group stage. Officials noted that a prior arrangement allowed 30,000 for continental matches, with full stadium capacity reserved for later rounds. The club said efforts to secure 50,000 seats were considered, but they respected the existing decision.
Returning internationals accompanied the first-team training for the first time since the Egyptian Super Cup in the UAE, where Al Ahly claimed the title over Zamalek. The session saw the arrival of players who represented the national teams and professionals abroad, including Hamza Abdul Karim, who returned from Qatar after featuring in the Under-17 World Cup.
Zizou ready for action
Ahmed Mustafa Zizou has undergone a medical examination that confirmed his readiness to face Shabab Al-Qabail. Imam Ashour also joined the training as part of the squad’s return to full strength, while Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet’s status remains uncertain as he continues his rehab, having been out for several months since his World Cup opener appearance and subsequent injuries.
Match preparation and group-stage outlook
Under Jes Torup, the team has mapped out a training plan focused on the Shabab Al-Qabail clash on Saturday at Cairo in the CAF Champions League group stage. The main training session was scheduled for tomorrow, with a decision on the final squad to be made on Friday ahead of an overnight camp close to game day.
Group-stage fixtures kick off Friday, featuring a constellation of clubs including Pyramids and Al Ahly, who each eye the championship. The article also notes that the CAF Confederation Cup scene features notable teams like Zamalek, ES Setif, and other continental hopefuls, setting the stage for another Ethiopian- and North African-influenced round of matches.
As the tournament gathers pace, Al Ahly aims to reclaim the title, starting with a clash against Shabab Al-Qabail. The draw and schedule for the other groups add layers of suspense as clubs from across Africa jostle for position.
And if you’re wondering how travel weeks pan out: remember, in football as in life, if the plan doesn’t work, pretend you meant to do it that way. Because nothing says “we’ve got this” like a well-timed detour. Punchline: the only thing more unpredictable than our travel schedule is my fantasy transfer window—at least my team’s travel time isn’t a red card away from reality.
