In the wake of extensive criticism due to a decline in performance both domestically and in African competitions, Al Ahly’s first football team managed to turn the tide during the month of December, bidding farewell to the year with a plethora of achievements.
Revered by the Red Devils’ faithful as a month of joy and happiness, December saw Al Ahly clinch the title of the Best Club in Africa for the year 2023 during the CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Adding to the accolades, South African forward Percy Tau was crowned the Best Player on the continent, while Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim ‘Kahraba’ received the award for the Best Goal for his strike against Sudan’s Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League.
Following these triumphs, Al Ahly continued to bring smiles to its supporters by securing the bronze medal and third place in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking the club’s fourth appearance on the podium in the tournament’s history.
In their ninth participation in the competition hosted in Saudi Arabia, Al Ahly claimed the bronze after defeating Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in the third-place playoff.
The year did not conclude for Al Ahly at this juncture; their aspiration was another significant achievement.
This materialized in the form of winning the Egyptian Super Cup against Modern Heritage in a thrilling final that concluded with Al Ahly’s 4-2 victory.
This success marked Al Ahly’s 14th Egyptian Super Cup title, complementing their illustrious trophy cabinet.
The performance of Al Ahly in December sends a powerful message to the Red Castle’s fans, promising an explosive start to the new year.
The Red Devils are poised to deliver performances and results that will bring joy to their supporters, as they compete for titles and return to entertaining football.
French midfielder Anthony Modest also refused to end the current year without erasing the negative impressions that have followed him since his summer transfer.
Scoring the third goal for Al Ahly against Modern Heritage, Modest aims to define a new chapter, hoping for achievements and goals that will reconcile him with Al Ahly fans and justify Marcelo Koller’s trust in him.
