Egyptian giants Al Ahly have set off from Cairo to the United States of America ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
The expanded 32-team tournament scheduled to take place at the USA runs from June 15 to July 13, 2025, with Al Ahly, Africa’s most decorated set to battle it out for the prestigious trophy.
“The World Cup with Al Ahly. The pride of the nation and its sole champion is ready to compete in the Club World Cup in America,” wrote the club as they depart for USA for the impending tournament.
Al Ahly have been paired in Group A against Inter Miami (USA), Palmeiras (Brazil) and FC Porto (Portugal). They will open their account against hosts, Inter Miami on June 15, 2025.
The Egyptian outfit is not just aiming for a deep run, but for continental pride and a shot at becoming the first African team to lift the new-format Club World Cup trophy.
Below is Al Ahly’s squad for the tournament:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Siha, Mostafa Makhlouf
Defenders: Yasser Ibrahim, Achraf Dari, Mostafa Al-Ash, Mohamed Hany, Omar Kamal Abdelwahid, Yahya Attiyatallah, Karim El-Debais, Ahmed Nabil Kouka
Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ahmed Reda, Imam Ashour, Hussein El-Shahat, Taher Mohamed Taher, Achraf Bencharki, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
Forwards: Nejc Gradišar, Wissam Abou Ali
