President of Wydad Fassi Visits Al Ahly Squad Ahead of Barcelona Clash
On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, the Al Ahly football team, which is currently stationed in Spain, welcomed Mohamed Bou Zouba, the president of Wydad Fassi Club. His visit was in response to an invitation from Khaled Mortagy, the treasurer of Al Ahly, to attend the highly anticipated match between the team and Barcelona as part of the Joan Gamper Trophy.
Today, Al Ahly is set to face Barcelona in a historic encounter at the Spotify Camp Nou as part of the Joan Gamper Trophy, a match eagerly awaited by fans of both clubs. The anticipation surrounding this fixture is palpable, particularly among Al Ahly supporters who are keen to find free channels broadcasting the match, given the significance of competing against one of the largest football clubs in the world.
Broadcast Information and Match Timing
On Sport Network has announced that it will be airing the Al Ahly versus Barcelona match live on the ON Sport Plus channel, accessible via the NileSat satellite, allowing Egyptian fans to follow the action in real time.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM Cairo and Mecca time, which corresponds to 8:00 PM local time in Spain.
In terms of team formation, Al Ahly's attack will be spearheaded by their new Moroccan striker, Sofiane Ben Jdida, alongside compatriot Achraf Bencharki and Ahmed Sayed Zizou, in what is expected to be their lineup for this prestigious tournament.
The goalkeeper will be Mustafa Shobeir, supported by a defensive line featuring Karim Fouad, Hadi Riyad, Yasser Ibrahim, and Mohamed Hani. The midfield will consist of Marwan Attia, Ahmed Reda, and Ali Mahmoud, while the forward line is rounded out by Ahmed Sayed Zizou, Achraf Bencharki, and Sofiane Ben Jdida.
This matchup against Barcelona comes on the heels of Al Ahly's recent 2-1 defeat to Europa in a friendly match last Friday, which was part of their training camp in Spain. The encounter against Barcelona represents a crucial opportunity for Al Ahly to assess their readiness ahead of the new Egyptian league season, which kicks off on August 23 with a match against Eastern Company.
On the other hand, Barcelona will commence their defense of the La Liga title on the same day, hosting Elche in their opening match.
As for the squad list for the new season, Al Ahly has assembled a strong lineup across all positions, with goalkeepers Mustafa Shobeir, Mohamed El Shenawy, and Hamza Alaa. The defensive roster includes Mohamed Hani, Ahmed Eid, Akram Tawfiq, Yassin Marai, Hadi Riyad, Yasser Ibrahim, Achraf Dari, Amr El-Gazzar, Karim Fouad, and others. The midfield features players like Ahmed Nabil Koka, Marwan Attia, and Mohamed Magdy Afsha, while the attacking front includes Sofiane Ben Jdida and Monsef Baqar.
As reported by vetogate.com.
