The Al Ahly first team is set to play against Modern Sport today at Cairo Stadium in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM local time. This encounter marks the ninth meeting between the two teams in the league history, with Modern Sport having been promoted to the Premier League under their former name 'Future' in the 2021-2022 season.
The first match between Al Ahly and Modern Sport took place on December 26, 2021, and ended in a 1-1 draw. Al Ahly's goal was scored by Mohamed Sherif. The most recent match between the two teams occurred on August 9, 2025, and ended in a 2-2 draw, with Al Ahly's goals scored by Ahmed Reza and Yasin Merai. Throughout their eight previous encounters, Al Ahly has won three matches, while Modern Sport has won one, and the teams have drawn four times.
In their previous meetings, Al Ahly players have scored a total of 14 goals, while conceding eight goals. The largest victory for Al Ahly was a 4-0 win in the 2021-2022 season. Imam Ashour is Al Ahly's top scorer against Modern Sport with three goals, followed by Mohamed Magdi Afsha with two goals. Al Ahly has been preparing for this match, with the team conducting a training session on October 27, 2026.
The team's coach, Emam, announced the squad for the match against Modern Sport on October 28, 2026. Al Ahly's preparations for the match have been going on, with player Dabis joining the team's collective training on October 27, 2026. Additionally, the team's women's player, Eman Hassan, underwent successful shoulder surgery on October 27, 2026.
Al Ahly's opponents, Modern Sport, have been performing well in the league. The team's recent form and strategy will be crucial in determining the outcome of today's match. The encounter between Al Ahly and Modern Sport is expected to be a competitive one, given the teams' past performances and statistics.
The match will take place at Cairo Stadium, which has been the venue for several high-profile football matches in Egypt. The stadium's facilities and atmosphere will likely have an impact on the players' performance and the overall outcome of the match. Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting the encounter.
Today's match between Al Ahly and Modern Sport will be an important one for both teams, as they look to secure points in the Egyptian Premier League. The teams' current standings and positions in the league table will be influenced by the outcome of this match. The match is set to start at 5:00 PM local time at Cairo Stadium.
Key points
- The ninth meeting between Al Ahly and Modern Sport will take place today at Cairo Stadium.
- Al Ahly's top scorer against Modern Sport is Imam Ashour with three goals.
- The teams have drawn four times in their previous eight encounters.
