The first team of Al Ahly Football Club is gearing up for a challenging encounter in the CAF Champions League as they face CR Belouizdad of Algeria on Friday, February 16th, in the rescheduled match from the fourth round.
While Al Ahly grapples with squad shortages due to injuries to key players such as Percy Tau, Mohamed El Shenawy, and Ahmed Abdelqader, along with fatigue among some of the club’s international players, CR Belouizdad has bolstered its ranks during the recent winter transfer window.
Notably, CR Belouizdad benefits from uninterrupted preparation as the Algerian league continued amidst the Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite these circumstances, Al Ahly enters the match against CR Belouizdad armed with the experience of its players and the historical advantage over the Algerian side.
The encounters between Al Ahly and CR Belouizdad trace back to 2001 in the CAF Champions League.
The first match, held in Cairo, ended in Al Ahly’s favor with a 1-0 victory.
Al Ahly repeated the success in the second match.
In the last encounter, the teams settled for a goalless draw, reflecting their most recent meeting in the ongoing edition of the CAF Champions League.
The upcoming fixture between Al Ahly and CR Belouizdad in the group stage of the CAF Champions League is scheduled for Friday, February 16th, at 9:00 PM Cairo time, 10:00 PM Mecca time, and 11:00 PM UAE time.
As Al Ahly seeks to extend its dominance in the competition, football enthusiasts anticipate an enthralling clash between the Egyptian champions and their Algerian counterparts, as history stands witness to their enduring rivalry on the continental stage.
