The Red Eagles soared to new global heights with a historic 3-0 victory over UAE’s Al Ain under the lights of Cairo International Stadium, capturing the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup and labeling ourselves champions of three continents.
The Reds commanded the game from the start, and after multiple attempts, the deadlock was broken in the 32nd minute when Wessam Abou Ali capitalized on a defensive error to score the opening goal.
In the 55th minute, Taher Mohamed Taher delivered a perfect pass to Emam Ashour, who fired a stunning shot to extend our lead.
As time ran down, a penalty was awarded to Al Ahly, which Mohamed Magdy Afsha confidently converted in the added time, sealing the 3-0 win at home among a huge crowd that painted the city red.
With this victory, we moved a step ahead in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and our journey will continue on December 14th at Stadium 974 in Doha, where we’ll face either Pachuca or the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores winners in the FIFA Challenger Cup, further building on a legacy that excels on the global stage.
Post-match reactions
Marcel Koller:
“I’m thrilled with the victory over Al Ain; every player gave it their all. With 11 titles so far with Al Ahly, my ambitions have only grown bigger and stronger. We aim to win every game, striving to go even further.”
Mohamed El Shenawy:
“We showed great control against Al Ain, earning a 3-0 victory, the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup, and a spot in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup semi-finals.”
“We were committed to this win not only for ourselves but for our loyal fans. This title, the first of its kind, is a great addition to Al Ahly’s legacy.”
Achraf Dari:
“I’m grateful to participate for the first time with the Reds. The support from our fans has been amazing, and it motivates me to push harder, make history, and achieve more trophies.”
Emam Ashour:
“Our fans deserve every title. Their incredible support tonight was a huge boost, pushing us to secure the victory over Al Ain. We faced a strong opponent, but we are Al Ahly, and our aim is always to win, with respect for all othe teams.”
