Defending champions Al Ahly will take on Ivorian side Stade d’Abidjan in their opening Group C match of the CAF Champions League on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
The much-anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 PM GMT at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt’s iconic football venue located in the capital city of Cairo.
Al Ahly enters the fixture with momentum, having extended their unbeaten run to nine matches across all competitions following a 1-1 draw with Al-Ittihad in the Egyptian Premier League last Friday. The Red Eagles boast an incredible record in the CAF Champions League, remaining undefeated in their last 15 home games in the competition. This streak includes 13 victories and two draws, with their current home form highlighted by five consecutive wins.
The reigning champions will aim to capitalize on their dominant home form as they look to kick-start their title defense with a victory.
Stade d’Abidjan, known as the Yeyes, make their return to the CAF Champions League after a prolonged absence since their historic triumph in 1966. They approach this Group C opener after a 0-0 draw with Stella Club in an Ivorian Ligue 1 match on November 14, extending their unbeaten run across all competitions to six matches.
The Ivorian club’s journey to the group stage saw them secure an impressive away win over Senegalese side Teungueth FC, although they were later eliminated by Guinea’s Milo FC in the preliminary rounds.
This encounter marks the first-ever meeting between Al Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League, setting the stage for an intriguing clash between a dominant modern powerhouse and a resurgent former champion.
With both teams in good form, Tuesday’s match promises to deliver a thrilling start to Group C action.
