Al Ahly advances to CAF Confederation Cup group stage

Egyptian club Al Ahly has secured a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage following a 4-0 victory over Uganda's Kitara. This win in the second preliminary round follows a 2-1 victory in the first leg, resulting in a 6-1 aggregate score.

Hussain Al-Shahat led the scoring with two goals, including a strike in the 38th minute and another in the 52nd minute. Mohamed Magdy ‘Afsha’ added a second goal in the 42nd minute, while Taher Mohamed Taher concluded the scoring with a header in the 68th minute.

Separately, the field for the CAF Champions League group stage has been finalized. Egyptian clubs Zamalek and Pyramids are among the teams set to compete, with the official draw scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, in Cairo to determine the group compositions.