Al Ahly face Modern Sport as Everton host Newcastle in Thursday’s key fixtures

A busy programme of domestic football on Thursday, 29 October 2026 includes Al Ahly’s meeting with Modern Sport in the Egyptian Premier League, while Everton host Newcastle United in the final last-16 tie of the English League Cup.

Al Ahly take on Modern Sport in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match will be played at Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00. The game will be broadcast on On Sport.

Later in the evening, Pyramids welcome Wadi Degla to Air Defence Stadium. That match is scheduled to begin at 20:00.

Saudi Pro League

Riyadh, led by Mahmoud Trezeguet, host Al Qadsiah in the Saudi competition. The game will start at 21:00 and will be shown on Thmanyah.

English League Cup

Everton meet Newcastle United in the final match of the round of 16. The fixture is due to kick off at 22:45 and will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1.

Tunisian Ligue 1

The day’s headline fixture in Tunisia sees CS Sfaxien play host to Esperance de Tunis.

The match, billed as the round’s top encounter, will begin at 16:30.

Algerian Ligue 1

USM Alger welcome CR Belouizdad in another major domestic contest.

The Algerian top-flight fixture is scheduled for 22:00.