Al Ahly Seeks Champions League Group Stage Qualification Tonight Against Burundi’s Eagle Noir
Al Ahly faces a decisive clash tonight against Eagle Noir of Burundi at Cairo International Stadium, aiming to secure qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage after a narrow 1–0 win in the first leg.
Under the guidance of Danish coach Jes Thorup, Al Ahly will look to book their ticket to the next round when they host Eagle Noir of Burundi at Cairo International Stadium tonight, Saturday, at 8 PM (Cairo time), in the second leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 32. 🏆🔥
The Red Devils claimed a 1–0 victory in the first leg in Burundi, thanks to an own goal, giving them the upper hand ahead of tonight’s return fixture. A draw or any win will be enough for Al Ahly to advance to the group stage.
Al Ahly aims to deliver a strong performance in front of their home fans, secure a convincing win, and send an early message to rivals that they are determined to reclaim the African crown they narrowly missed last season. 💪🔴
Supporters are eager to see the team maintain its winning momentum under Jes Thorup, who has made a positive start to his tenure with back-to-back victories over Eagle Noir in the first leg and Al Ittihad Alexandria in the Egyptian Premier League (2–1).
The team will, however, miss several key players due to injury or lack of fitness, including Mohamed Sherif, Ashraf Dari, Hussein El Shahat, and Emam Ashour. Still, the squad’s depth and international experience are expected to carry them through.
Meanwhile, Eagle Noir travels to Cairo with hopes of pulling off a stunning upset. Their coach, Jimmy Ndayizeye, said in a press statement: “I expect a tough, balanced match. We came to Egypt with one goal to fight for qualification. My players have learned a lot from the first leg and are ready to show their strength.” 🇧🇮⚽
Eagle Noir reached this stage after eliminating ASAS Telecom of Djibouti in the preliminary round, progressing on away goals after two draws (0–0 and 1–1).
As the record African champions, Al Ahly enters the game with one clear mission — to win, qualify, and continue the journey toward their 11th CAF Champions League title. 🦅🏆
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