Al Ahly’s first football team finds itself in a heated football battle, often referred to as the “May Grinder,” especially as the Red Devils navigate through numerous tightly-packed matches, competing on multiple fronts.
This situation has put the team at risk due to several players sustaining injuries. However, the Red Devils eagerly await a happy ending and an anticipated surprise from FIFA.
Today, Al Ahly, amidst the May Grinder, faces Al Gouna in the Egyptian Premier League at the Cairo International Stadium. Later this month, they conclude their Champions League campaign, facing Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the final leg.
FIFA’s surprise for the Red Devils lies in wait.
Al Ahly’s May Matchups: Intense Encounters Let’s take a look at Al Ahly’s matches in May:
- Al Ahly vs. Al Gouna – Saturday, May 4 – 7:00 PM – Round 21 of the league at Cairo International Stadium.
- Al Ahly vs. Al Ittihad Alexandria – Tuesday, May 7 – 7:00 PM – Rescheduled match from Round 9 of the league at Cairo International Stadium.
- Al Ahly vs. Baladiyat Al-Mahalla – Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 PM – Round 22 of the league at Ghazl El-Mahalla Stadium.
- Champions League Final First Leg against Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Rades on May 18.
- Champions League Final Second Leg on May 25 at Cairo International Stadium.
Discussing the danger these matches pose to Al Ahly, the team suffers from several injuries, and playing these intense fixtures may exacerbate the situation.
Missing from today’s match against Al Gouna are: Mohamed El Shenawy, Hamza Alaa, Yasser Ibrahim, Aliou Dieng, Mohamed Hani, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Karim Fouad, Taher Mohamed Taher, Karim El Deeb, Rami Rabia, and Ahmed Abdel Kader.
FIFA’s Surprise Awaits Al Ahly in Late May As for FIFA’s surprise for Al Ahly, winning this edition of the Champions League would mean a unique crowning achievement.
It would make Al Ahly the first Egyptian and African club to participate in the revamped Intercontinental Cup, a new tournament introduced by FIFA.
