Al Ahly fans are eagerly awaiting the date of the team's upcoming match against Petroleum Asyut as part of the friendly preparations for the new 2026 season. The Red Giants continue preparing their players physically and technically before the start of official competitions.
Al Ahly will play this match as part of the preparation plan set by the technical staff, after achieving victories in their first two friendly games against El Nasr Cairo and La Viena, as the team continues increasing its readiness ahead of the new season.
Al Ahly's Next Friendly Match Date Against Petroleum Asyut in 2026
The first football team of Al Ahly will face Petroleum Asyut on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in a friendly match as part of the team's preparations for participation in domestic and continental competitions during the upcoming season.
The match is scheduled to kick off at:
- 6:00 PM Cairo and Mecca time.
- 7:00 PM Abu Dhabi time.
- 4:00 PM Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia time.
The Petroleum Asyut match is Al Ahly's third game during the local preparation period before traveling to Spain for an overseas training camp that includes intensive training sessions and friendly matches.
Al Ahly's Friendly Match Results Before Facing Petroleum Asyut
Al Ahly began its preparations for the new season by playing two friendly matches, in which the team achieved two big victories:
- A 5-1 win over El Nasr Cairo.
- A 7-1 win over La Viena.
The Al Ahly technical staff aims to use friendly matches to give new players opportunities to adapt and to test different tactical approaches before the official season begins.
Al Ahly Absences Against Petroleum Asyut Due to Injuries
The Al Ahly squad against Petroleum Asyut will miss some players due to injuries they suffered recently.
Taher Mohamed Taher will miss the match because of an ankle injury he sustained during the friendly game against El Nasr Cairo. He is expected to require around 10 days of treatment and rehabilitation.
Aqtay Abdullah will also be absent after suffering a leg injury during the match against La Viena, and he is expected to be unavailable for around one week.
Broadcasting Channels for Al Ahly vs Petroleum Asyut Friendly Match 2026
So far, no official television channel has announced the broadcast of the Al Ahly vs Petroleum Asyut friendly match.
The match is expected to follow the same approach as previous friendly games, which were not broadcast on television, as the technical staff focuses on preparing for the new season away from official competitions.
Al Ahly's Training Camp in Spain Ahead of the New Season
After the Petroleum Asyut match, Al Ahly is preparing to travel to Spain for an overseas training camp that will include intensive training sessions and several friendly matches.
The technical staff aims to bring the players to the highest physical and technical level while increasing harmony between the existing squad members and the new signings before the start of the season.
When is the Al Ahly vs Petroleum Asyut Friendly Match 2026?
The match will be played on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM Cairo time.
Will the Al Ahly vs Petroleum Asyut Match Be Broadcast on TV?
No broadcasting channel has been announced yet, and it is expected that the match will not be televised.
How Many Friendly Matches Has Al Ahly Played Before Facing Petroleum Asyut?
Al Ahly has played two friendly matches against El Nasr Cairo and La Viena, winning both games.
Why Is Taher Mohamed Taher Missing the Match?
The player is absent due to an ankle injury he suffered during Al Ahly's friendly match against El Nasr Cairo.
