Today marks the commencement of the League Cup as Smouha FC, led by coach Ahmed Samy, faces off against Municipal Belbeis at Belbeis Municipal Stadium.
This clash is part of the first round of the League Cup, following the draw that placed Smouha in Group 2 of the competition.
The teams in Group 2 of the League Cup are as follows:
1. Future FC
2. Union SC (Smouha)
3. Smouha FC
4. Municipal Belbeis SC
Meanwhile, Union SC, under the guidance of coach Tarek Al-Ashry, travels to Cairo International Stadium to meet Future FC in the first match of their League Cup journey.
The draw for the League Cup has positioned Union SC in Group 2 along with Future FC, Smouha FC, and Municipal Belbeis.
Group 2 fixtures also include:
– Smouha FC vs. Municipal Belbeis on January 16 in Alexandria.
– Future FC vs. Union SC on January 24 in Cairo.
Future FC, the current League Cup titleholders after securing the trophy in 2022 against Ghazl El Mahalla in the final, aim to start their campaign strongly.
The team eyes a repeat triumph and hopes to add another League Cup to their collection.
Their first challenge is against Union SC, and they will later face Smouha FC and Municipal Belbeis in subsequent fixtures.
The absence of traditional powerhouses Al Ahly and Zamalek from the competition has opened up opportunities for other teams to shine.
Future FC, having lifted the trophy before, is determined to establish themselves as a dominant force in this edition.
The team is focused on claiming the three points in their opening match against Union SC and building momentum for the challenges ahead.
