Live Now: Al-Ahly Kicks Off African Champions League Against JS Kabylie
Al-Ahly begins its campaign in the group stage of the African Champions League for the 2025-2026 season with a challenging match against JS Kabylie. This highly anticipated encounter took place at Cairo International Stadium, attracting a large and passionate crowd.
Match Overview
The match kicked off at 6 PM Cairo time. Early moments saw both teams playing cautiously. However, Al-Ahly quickly began to assert control, showing a strong offensive presence against the Algerian side. By the fifth minute, the excitement intensified as Al-Ahly maintained 60% possession in the first half.
Key Moments
- 16th minute: Al-Ahly generates its first organized attack, but a potential goal is missed.
- 23rd minute: A goal by Mohamed Sherif is disallowed for offside.
- 36th minute: Trezeguet scores the first goal with a powerful header from a corner kick taken by Zizo.
- 39th minute: Mohamed Sherif doubles the lead after receiving a low pass from Ashraf Ben Cherki.
At halftime, Al-Ahly led 2-0, positioning themselves well for a strong second half.
Second Half Action
The second half started cautiously as well. In the 54th minute, Trezeguet hit the crossbar with a fierce shot. However, in the 57th minute, JS Kabylie reduced the deficit with an own goal from Yasser Ibrahim.
Substitutions and Changes
- Al-Ahly made substitutions, bringing in Tahr Mohamed Tahr for Sherif.
- Mohamed Shennawy was forced off due to injury, leading to Mustafa Shobeir entering the game.
Team Lineups
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Mohamed Shennawy |
| Defense | Mohamed Hani, Yasser Ibrahim, Yasin Marai, Ahmed Nabil Kouka |
| Midfield | Mawran Attia, Aliou Dieng, Trezeguet |
| Attack | Ashraf Ben Cherki, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Tahr Mohamed Tahr |
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on beIN Sports 2 HD, the exclusive broadcaster for the African Champions League. There is also free coverage available on ONTime Sports.
Expectations and Goals
Under the leadership of Danish coach Yes Torup, Al-Ahly aims for a strong start in their quest to reclaim the African title, especially with the return of key players Trezeguet and Emam Ashour from injury. Meanwhile, JS Kabylie seeks an encouraging result to boost their chances in the group.
