⚽ Al Ahly vs Eagle Noir: CAF Champions League Showdown
Al Ahly faces Eagle Noir of Burundi tonight at 8:00 PM in the second leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 32. The first leg ended in Burundi with a 1-0 victory for the Red Devils, thanks to an own goal by a Burundian defender from a Mohamed Hany cross in the 36th minute.

📊 Al Ahly’s Record Against Burundian Clubs
Tonight marks the second official meeting between Al Ahly and Eagle Noir in African club competitions. Overall, this is the fourth time Al Ahly has faced Burundian teams. Previously:

In 2000, Al Ahly played Vital'O, Burundi’s champion, in the Round of 16 of the CAF Champions League.

The first leg in Cairo on May 5, 2000, ended 3-0 for Al Ahly, with goals from Mohamed Farouk, Alaa Ibrahim, and Ibrahim Hassan.

The return leg in Burundi on May 28, 2000, ended 2-1 for Vital'O, with Alaa Ibrahim scoring Al Ahly’s lone goal.

💪 First Victory Under Jes Thorup
In the first leg against Eagle Noir, Al Ahly dominated most of the game under the Danish coach Jes Thorup, securing a vital away victory despite heavy rain. Mohamed Sherif had to leave the match at halftime due to a groin injury.