Al Ahly’s first team, led by Danish coach Jess Thorup, is gearing up for a formidable and high-stakes encounter against Tanzanian’s Young Africans.
The match comes as part of the 2025-26 CAF Champions League campaign.
The Young Africans enter the upcoming match with desires of pulling off a major upset. The Tanzanian side aims to capitalize on their recent momentum and unsettle the “Red Giants” in their quest for continental glory.
Form and track record
Al Ahly kicked off their campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 4-1 victory over Algeria’s JS Kabylie in the opening round.
This was followed by a hard-fought 1-1 draw away against Morocco’s AS FAR in the second round.
The Young Africans meanwhile have shown impressive resilience; they secured a 1-0 win over AS FAR in the first round before playing out a goalless draw against JS Kabylie in their most recent outing.
Match day & venue
The highly anticipated CAF Champions League match between Al Ahly and Young Africans is scheduled for Friday, January 23 at 6:00 PM Cairo time.
The clash, which marks the third round of Group B, will be hosted at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
Broadcast and live coverage
Fans can tune in to the live broadcast via the beIN Sports network. The match will be aired exclusively on their encrypted channels, specifically beIN Sports II HD.
In addition to the satellite coverage, the match will be available for free on ON Time Sports via terrestrial frequency only.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
