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Al Ahly Sports Club delegation arrives in Uganda with optimism
Al Ahly players in team bus at Entebbe International Airport | Credit: David Isabirye
  • CAF Confederation Cup (1st Leg)
  • Kitara (Uganda) Vs Al Ahly SC (Egypt)
  • Venue: Hoima City Stadium
  • Charges: Ug.Shs 20,000 (Ordinary); Ug.Shs 100,000 (VIP)

The delegation of Al Ahly Sports Club has arrived in Uganda ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Kitara this Saturday, 17th October 2026 at the Hoima City Stadium.

The 64 man-delegation traveled with Egypt Air, touching base at Entebbe International Airport by 4 AM.

Al Ahly players in team bus at Entebbe International Airport | Credit: David Isabirye

They were received by the Ambassador of Egypt in Uganda H.E Monzer Selim, officials from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and Kitara Football Club.

“The Al Ahly SC delegation arrived in Uganda safely. We are happy for the friendly reception by the Ugandan officials. We expect a great friendly match” H.E Monzer spoke to journalists moments after arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday morning.

Ambassador of Egypt in Uganda addressing the media at Entebbe International Airport | Credit: David Isabirye
Ambassador of Egypt in Uganda H.E Monzer Selim in Uganda | Credit: David Isabirye
Ambassador of Egypt in Uganda H.E Monzer Selim in Uganda | Credit: David Isabirye

The delegation went through the immigration process at Entebbe before boarding the EV Bus Kayoola vehicles enroute to Hoima via the Masindi road where they stay at Mika Echo Resort Hotel.

Al Ahly SC travels to Uganda at the back drop of an impressive showing in the Egypt premier league where they humbled arch rivals Zamalek.

On the other hand, Kitara has also been bullish in the local premier league with impressive displays against Kigezi Home Boyz and Kataka; 1-0 and 2-1 respectively.

Some of the Al Ahly officials

To advance to this stage, Kitara eliminated Mogadishu City Council 4-1 on aggregate winning both legs played in Hoima 2-1 and 2-0.

This is Kitara’s second time at the CAF Confederation Cup.

Kitara safety and security personnel Nathan Karugaba on duty
  • Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Hamza Alaa
  • Defenders: Yassin Marei, Achraf Dari, Hady Reyad, Mohamed Hany, Karim Fouad, Ahmed Eid
  • Midfielders: Taher Mohamed, Ahmed Reda, Akram Tawfik, Marwan Ateya, Omar El Saaiy, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Omar Moawad, Ali Mahmoud, Emam Ashour
  • Forwards: Soufiane Benjdida, Mounsef Bakrar, Hussein El Shahat, Achraf Bencharki, Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed Sayed ‘Zizo’

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