Al Ahly SC has officially begun planning for the future and securing the pillars of the first football team, in parallel with launching a strong and intensive preparation program ahead of the new football season. The recent hours witnessed extensive administrative and technical movements to arrange the "Red Giant's" cards to ensure competitiveness across all local and continental fronts.
Taher Mohamed Taher Extends Contract for Three Upcoming Seasons
In an important step to maintain the stability of the team's core squad, Al Ahly officially announced the contract extension of its attacking winger, Taher Mohamed Taher, for an additional two years. Under this new extension, the total remaining duration of the player's contract with the Red Castle becomes three full seasons.
Behind the Scenes of the Signing Session and Finalizing the Rétouches
The renewal file was settled following an official meeting that brought the player together with the club's football sector officials, represented by:
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Captain Wael Gomaa: Al Ahly Director of Football.
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Dr. Essam Seraj el-Din: Head of the Recruitment Department.
The session witnessed a swift agreement on all financial and administrative terms of the new contract, as well as the formulation of procedures that guarantee the player's long-term continuity within the team's ranks.
Taher Mohamed Taher Expresses Pride in Staying
Following the signing, Taher Mohamed Taher expressed his immense joy with the club renewing its confidence in him, emphasizing his great pride in wearing the Al Ahly jersey and his deep appreciation for the Red fans. Taher promised to give his utmost effort in cooperation with his teammates to continue capturing championships and achieving victories that match the ambitions of the club and its lovers.
Al Ahly's Preparation Program for the New Season: 5 Strong Friendly Matches
On the technical side, the Al Ahly coaching staff, led by technical manager Houcine Ammouta, has finalized the definitive features of the preparation program for the new season. It was decided to settle for 5 friendly matches of progressive difficulty to prepare the players physically and technically.
Local Friendlies in Cairo
Al Ahly will begin locally by playing two friendly matches in Cairo before traveling abroad, where they will face:
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Al Nasr SC
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La Viena FC
Spain Camp and the Anticipated Barcelona Match
Following the conclusion of the local friendlies, the team will fly to Spain for an external preparation camp that includes friction with strong European schools. Al Ahly will play two friendly matches there against:
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Girona FC (Spain)
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RCD Espanyol (Spain)
The Red Giant will conclude its European camp with a heavy-caliber historic friendly match against FC Barcelona (Spain) on August 19th, with the delegation returning directly to Cairo immediately after the match to enter the official atmosphere.
Training Status and Return of International Players
The first team continues its training regularly at the El-Tetsh Stadium, where the team underwent a strong training session last Friday before the prayer, and resumed training today, Sunday, after obtaining a short negative rest on Saturday.
Return Date of Al Ahly's International Stars
The current training sessions witnessed the absence of international players who received an additional negative rest period from the coaching staff led by Ammouta, following the end of their long journey in the 2026 World Cup. It has been officially decided that these players will integrate into collective training on July 27, to be ready before the launch of the new season, which is tentatively scheduled for August 22.
Q: What is the total duration of Taher Mohamed Taher's new contract with Al Ahly?
A: The contract has been extended for an additional two years, making the total remaining duration of his current contract with Al Ahly 3 seasons.
Q: When will Al Ahly face Spain's Barcelona in a friendly match?
A: The global friendly match between Al Ahly and Barcelona is scheduled to take place at the conclusion of the Spain camp on August 19th.
Q: When does the new football season start for Al Ahly?
A: The new season kicks off tentatively on August 22nd, following the team's return from their external preparation camp.
