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Al Ahly prepares for second-tier CAF Cup campaign this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:14 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Al Ahly prepares for second-tier CAF Cup campaign this season

Summary

Al Ahly of Egypt will commence their CAF Confederation Cup journey against Mogadishu City of Somalia or Kitara of Uganda after receiving a bye into the second qualifying round. This season marks a notable shift as Al Ahly, having finished third in the Egyptian Premier League, is competing in this second-tier tournament for the first time since 2003. The club has won the Confederation Cup once before, in 2014, and aims to add another title. Matches in the first round are scheduled for September 4-6 and October 16-18.

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By the Numbers

•Al Ahly has won 25 CAF titles historically.
•Coach Houcine Ammouta replaced Jess Thorup earlier this year.
•Al Ahly's last Confederation Cup victory was in 2014.
•First round matches occur next month and in October.

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6:14 PMYahoo Sports — African giants Ahly competing in second-tier CAF Cup this season

What they're saying

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Record African club competition winners Al Ahly of Egypt will begin their bid to win the CAF Confederation Cup a second time against Mogadishu City of Somalia or Kitara of Uganda.Mogadishu and Kitara have each competed in the Confederation Cup once, and both were eliminated in the first qualifying round.
— Yahoo Sports

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