Al Ahly midfielder Mohamed Magdy Afsha attracted attention after the friendly against Barcelona after exchanging shirts with Barcelona stars Raphinha and Gavi in a memorable moment following the match in the Joan Gamper Trophy. ⚽📸
The moment came after Al Ahly suffered a 2-1 defeat against Barcelona in a competitive encounter, with Ahmed Mostafa Zizo scoring Al Ahly’s only goal, while Mohamed El Shenawy impressed late in the match by saving a Barcelona penalty.
🤝 Afsha Meets Raphinha and Gavi
After the final whistle, Afsha exchanged shirts with Raphinha and Gavi in a scene reflecting the sporting spirit surrounding the meeting between Al Ahly and Barcelona.
Moments like these often attract football fans, particularly when players from different clubs meet after a major match and have the opportunity to interact and create memorable memories.
Afsha’s meeting with the two Barcelona stars came after an important experience for Al Ahly against one of Europe’s biggest clubs, giving the Egyptian side valuable exposure ahead of the new season. ⭐
🔴 Al Ahly Lose to Barcelona
Al Ahly suffered a 2-1 defeat against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
Ahmed Mostafa Zizo scored Al Ahly’s only goal, giving the Egyptian side an opportunity to fight back, while Mohamed El Shenawy delivered an impressive performance by saving a Barcelona penalty late in the match and keeping the deficit to one goal.
Despite the defeat, Al Ahly gained several technical benefits from the match, particularly because it came against a club of Barcelona’s stature at its home stadium during preparations for the new season. 🏆⚽
🇪🇸 Al Ahly Complete Spain Training Camp
Al Ahly concluded its overseas training camp in Spain with the match against Barcelona after beginning preparations for the new season with a camp that started there on August 6.
The Egyptian club played two friendly matches before facing Barcelona, beginning with a 3-0 victory over Badalona before losing 2-1 to Europa.
The Barcelona match then provided Al Ahly with its toughest test during the camp before the squad returned to Cairo on Thursday morning aboard a private plane to continue preparations for the official competitions.
📅 Al Ahly vs Eastern Company Match Date
Al Ahly are now preparing to begin their Egyptian Premier League campaign against Eastern Company in the opening round of the competition.
The match is scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, at Cairo International Stadium.
Al Ahly will be looking for a strong start to the league campaign after concluding preseason with the Barcelona match, with major ambitions of competing for the league title and achieving strong results throughout the new season. 🔥🏆
Afsha’s meeting with Raphinha and Gavi remains one of the memorable scenes from the Al Ahly-Barcelona encounter, combining competition on the pitch with sporting spirit after the final whistle. 🤝⚽
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