Al Ahly pushes for sell-out crowd ahead of CAF CL showdown with Young Africans
7 January 2026
Match overview
Al Ahly sent an official letter to Egyptian authorities about their continental clash with Young Africans on January 23, the third match in Group B of CAF Champions League.
Al Ahly sits atop Group B with four points after a win and a draw, edging Young Africans on goal difference. AS FAR Rabat is third with one point, narrowly ahead of bottom-placed JS Kabylie in the standings.
Team positioning and update
An official from Al Ahly told Kooora that the club submitted a request to attend full capacity at Cairo International Stadium against Young Africans.
Moreover, he added: 'Al Ahly is preparing well for next phase, with plans to field a youth squad against Pharco and Talae El-Jeish in Capital Cup, backed by first-team players'.
Al Ahly opened campaign in Cairo with a 4-1 victory over JS Kabylie, followed by a 1-1 draw with AS FAR Rabat in Rabat.
Punchlines: If this crowd keeps growing, even the referee might need a seat. If not, at least the pigeons will have a front-row view.
