Al Ahly team guide: History, trophies won and notable former players of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup club

Possibly the unknown quantity of Group A, the Egyptian Premier League heavyweights still should not be underestimated as a potential threat to bigger-name rivals.

Al Ahly are also no stranger to the FIFA Club World Cup, having appeared in the competition 10 times and featured in more matches than any other club in its history.

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Al Ahly team guide

Location

Al Ahly is located in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, one of seven clubs that compete in the Egyptian Premier League from the city. 

Their Cairo International Stadium is situated in Nasr City, a suburb north east of Cairo. 

Origin

The club was originally established in 1907 for high school students to play sports and gather for social events.

Initially, this did not include football – the first official football team wasn’t established until 1911. However, by 1929, Al Ahly were touring Europe and taking on some of its most famous names. 

Nicknames

• Nadi Al-watanniyah (Club of Patriotism)
• Al-shayateen Al-homr (The Red Devils)
• Al-mared Al-ahmar (The Red Giant)

Trophies won

As one of Africa’s most celebrated clubs, Al Ahly have won their domestic league an incredible 44 times, including the last two back-to-back titles. 

They also hold the record for most CAF Champions League wins, most recently in 2024. 

• Egyptian Premier League (44)
• Egypt Cup (40)
• Egypt Super Cup (15)
• CAF Champions League (12)

Notable former players

Al Ahly can boast a wealth of Egyptian players who have all turned out for the club, but perhaps most widely regarded is Mahmoud El Khatib. He was named African Player of the Year while at the club. 

• Mahmoud El Khatib (1972-1988)
• Hossam Hassan (1984-1990 and 1999-2000) 
• Emad Moteab (2003-2018) 
• Hossam Ashour (2003-2020) 
• Mohamed Aboutrika (2004-2013)​​

Top scorer (Egyptian Premier League 24/25) - Emam Ashour (11 goals)

The Egyptian is becoming a real star in Al Ahly’s team, and is on course for most goal contributions for a second season in row. 

Manager - Emad El Nahhas (EGY)

A former Al Ahly player, El Nahhas took over on an interim basis from Swiss coach Marcel Koller in late April.

How Al Ahly qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Al Ahly are one of four CAF teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as winners of the 2020–21, 2022–23, and 2023–24 CAF Champions League.

Al Ahly group, schedule at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Al Ahly have been drawn into Group A with Palmeiras, FC Porto and Inter Miami.

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