After Schedule Change: Al Ahly Clash with Bizertin in a Fiery Friendly in Tabarka
Al Ahly to face Bizertin in Tabarka after match time adjustment.
Change in Al Ahly’s Friendly Match Timing Against Bizertin During Tunisia Camp
As part of Al Ahly’s intensive preparations for the 2025–2026 season, the team’s technical staff—coordinating with the organizers of the current training camp in Tunisia—has decided to bring forward the start time of their second friendly match against Tunisia’s CA Bizertin by 30 minutes. The match will now kick off at 7:30 PM instead of 8:00 PM.
The match is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Tabarka Stadium, located in the coastal city of Tabarka, which is currently hosting Al Ahly’s camp in ideal weather and a calm atmosphere—conditions that support full focus from both players and the technical team.
Ongoing Physical and Tactical Preparation
Spanish head coach Jose Ribeiro continues to lead the team’s daily training sessions with high energy and focus, aiming to prepare the squad in the best possible shape ahead of the domestic and continental seasons. Ribeiro emphasizes a varied training routine including morning physical workouts, tactical sessions, and video analysis during the evening.
He is also giving opportunities to some young players to participate alongside the first-team squad, as part of a comprehensive plan to expand the pool of available talent in the team.
Strong Start with a Convincing Win
Al Ahly opened their friendlies in Tunisia with a convincing 4-1 victory over Stade Tunisien, showcasing strong attacking performance from the Red Devils.
The goals came from:
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Mohamed Sherif, who scored twice and showed great chemistry with the attacking line.
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Achraf Bencharki, who netted a goal after a standout individual display.
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Mohamed Abdallah, who added the fourth goal, affirming his impact in the final third.
This win boosted the technical staff’s confidence and highlighted the readiness of several players who had limited appearances last season, including some of the recent signings.
Al Ahly Squad in Tunisia Camp
The Red Devils’ delegation in Tunisia includes 27 carefully selected players to maximize the benefit of the training period. The squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
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Mohamed El Shenawy
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Mostafa Shobeir
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Mohamed Seha
Defenders:
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Yassin Marai
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Yasser Ibrahim
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Mohamed Hany
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Achraf Dari
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Mohamed Shokry
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Omar Kamal Abdelwahid
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Mostafa El-Ash
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Karim Fouad
Midfielders:
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Ahmed Beckham
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Ahmed Abdeen
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Ahmed Reda
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Aliou Dieng
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Ahmed Mostafa "Zizo"
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Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
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Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane
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Taher Mohamed Taher
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Mohamed Magdy Afsha
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Hussein El Shahat
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Ahmed Nabil "Koka"
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Mohamed Abdallah
Forwards:
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Achraf Bencharki
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Mohamed Sherif
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Netis Gradishar
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Hamza Abdel Karim
Strong Physical and Mental Preparations Before Returning to Cairo
The Tunisia camp comes at an ideal time for the team after a long and exhausting season. The coaching staff aims to boost physical fitness, enhance technical skills, and build harmony between veteran players and new arrivals—especially with intense competition expected across multiple tournaments next season.
Al Ahly is expected to play more friendly matches at the end of the camp before returning to Cairo to enter the final preparation phase, which may include a domestic camp and additional friendlies.
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