José Ribeiro, head coach of Al Ahly’s first football team, held a detailed technical session with the players at their hotel in New Jersey, USA, in preparation for the anticipated match against Brazilian team Palmeiras. This match is part of the second round of Group A in the FIFA Club World Cup.

During the briefing, Ribeiro focused on explaining the comprehensive tactical plan, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of each player on the field. He also emphasized the importance of mental discipline and full concentration throughout the match to achieve the best possible performance.

The coach reviewed the key strengths of Palmeiras, as well as analyzed their weaknesses that can be exploited to enhance Al Ahly’s chances of winning.
Al Ahly will face Palmeiras today, Thursday, at 12:00 PM U.S. time (7:00 PM Cairo time) at MetLife Stadium in New York, as part of the second group stage round of the tournament.

It is worth noting that Al Ahly started their Club World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Inter Miami from the USA, a match that showcased strong defensive organization and solidity, with a clear desire from the players to move past this stage and secure victories in the upcoming matches.

Group A includes, alongside Al Ahly and Palmeiras, Portuguese team Porto and Inter Miami from the USA, making the competition for qualification to the next round very intense and competitive.

Al Ahly, under Ribeiro’s leadership, hopes to deliver an outstanding performance that guarantees securing all three points, bringing them a big step closer to qualifying for the knockout stages and confirming their position as one of the top football clubs in the Arab world and Africa.