Al Ahly are preparing to begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign in the 2026-2027 season after being drawn against the winner of the tie between Uganda’s Kitara and Somalia’s Mogadishu City in the second preliminary round. 🔴⚽🏆🔥
The Egyptian giants are waiting for the first-round tie to be decided before learning the identity of their opponent in their opening continental fixture.
Kitara Take First-Leg Advantage
Kitara secured a 2-1 victory over Mogadishu City in the first leg, giving the Ugandan side an advantage ahead of the return match.
The second leg is scheduled for September 12, with Kitara looking to protect their lead while Mogadishu City aim to overturn the result and qualify for the next round.
Al Ahly Await Their Opponent
According to the CAF draw, Al Ahly will face the winner of the Kitara-Mogadishu City tie in the second preliminary round.
The first leg will be played away from Cairo on one of October 16, 17 or 18, while the return leg in Cairo will take place on one of October 23, 24 or 25.
The schedule gives Al Ahly the opportunity to begin their continental campaign strongly, particularly with the second leg set to take place at home.
Al Ahly Receive a First-Round Bye
Al Ahly will enter the competition directly in the second preliminary round after being exempted from the first preliminary stage.
This provides the team with additional time to prepare for its opening continental match and focus on selecting the players best suited for the African campaign.
Qualification Leads to the Next Stage
Al Ahly will aim to eliminate their opponent in the second preliminary round and continue their journey in the competition.
The club will hope to settle the tie without entering complicated calculations during the second leg.
56 Clubs in the New Edition
The new edition of the CAF Confederation Cup features 56 clubs, making it one of the competition’s largest editions in terms of participation.
Eight clubs received byes into the second preliminary round, while the remaining teams competed for 24 places in the next stage.
Strong Competition for Qualification
All participating clubs will be looking to progress through the preliminary rounds and reach the group stage before competing for continental glory.
Al Ahly are among the leading clubs hoping to go deep into the competition given their extensive experience in African football.
Return Leg Gives Al Ahly an Advantage
Should Kitara advance, Al Ahly would face a Ugandan side that secured a first-leg victory, making the away fixture an important test.
If Mogadishu City complete a comeback, the identity and style of the opponent awaiting Al Ahly would change.
Al Ahly Wait for Final Confirmation
Al Ahly’s administration and coaching staff are now waiting for the Kitara-Mogadishu City return match to determine the team’s next opponent.
The coaching staff will then begin a detailed analysis of the opponent and prepare accordingly for both legs.
Al Ahly Confederation Cup Dates
Al Ahly will play the first leg away from Cairo between October 16 and 18, 2026, with the return leg in Cairo between October 23 and 25.
These matches will mark Al Ahly’s official start to their Confederation Cup campaign.
Fans Await a Strong Start
Al Ahly supporters are hoping for a strong beginning to the campaign, particularly as the team aims to advance deep into the competition.
A positive first-leg result would be extremely valuable before returning to Cairo for the second leg against either Kitara or Mogadishu City.
Al Ahly Face an Important First Step
Although the opponent has not yet been officially confirmed, Al Ahly have already begun preparing for the next stage as continental competition demands high physical and technical readiness.
The team will need to approach the opening matches seriously to avoid any surprises.
The Road to the Title Begins in the Qualifiers
Al Ahly will hope to enjoy a successful Confederation Cup campaign by progressing through the preliminary rounds and reaching the decisive stages.
The first step, however, depends on the outcome of the Kitara-Mogadishu City tie before Al Ahly officially begin their continental journey.
✨ Al Ahly await the winner of Kitara and Mogadishu City to begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, with CAF setting the first- and second-leg windows for October. 🔴🏆🔥
📢 Who do you expect Al Ahly to face: Kitara of Uganda or Mogadishu City of Somalia?
