Al Ahly launches Spanish pre‑season camp, friendly against Barcelona and goalkeeper market push
Egyptian club Al Ahly is preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a two‑week pre‑season camp in Spain from 6 August to 20 August. Coach Hussein Omuta has scheduled three friendly matches – a 7‑1 win over Laviana, a 5‑1 win over Al‑Nasr and a final game against Petrol Asyout on 5 August – before the squad travels to face FC Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Cup on 19 August. The camp aims to raise fitness levels, test new tactics and evaluate recent signings.
A sports‑marketing firm is monitoring Al Ahly goalkeeper Mustapha Shobier for potential interest from Spanish clubs such as Atlético Madrid, Valencia and Getafe. Although no official offers have been received, the club is assessing any proposals before the summer transfer window closes.
In parallel, Al Ahly’s new stadium project is progressing. Naming‑rights were sold to Vodafone, securing revenue estimated at about 40 % of construction costs. The venue will feature smart services, VIP amenities and stadium‑wide Wi‑Fi. The club also reopened membership enrolments until 31 December 2026 at the previous price, responding to strong fan demand.
Entities: Al Ahly Football Club · Al Ahly Sporting Club · FC Barcelona · Hussein Amuta · Hussein Omuta · Imam Ashour · Karim al‑Dubais · Mustafa Shobier · Mustapha Shobier · Vodafone
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Ahly will play a friendly against FC Barcelona on 19 August 2026 in the Joan Gamper Cup. (b3ee29bf-38b4-48ce-bc46-80f44b1a5034)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Al Ahly will hold a pre‑season camp in Spain from 6 August to 20 August 2026. (b3ee29bf-38b4-48ce-bc46-80f44b1a5034, f0119a58-12a3-4c73-a2f9-2a93d5219bba)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new stadium will feature smart services, VIP amenities and stadium‑wide Wi‑Fi. (a3fb6f2c-e9bc-4b5f-aa0b-0a0ba89ea1bf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Ahly has not received any official transfer offers for Mustapha Shobier. (aa60f395-a9ec-4320-93f0-f6f81272d2d5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Naming‑rights for Al Ahly’s new stadium were sold to Vodafone, providing revenue estimated at about 40 % of construction costs. (a3fb6f2c-e9bc-4b5f-aa0b-0a0ba89ea1bf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Ahly recorded a 5‑1 win over Al‑Nasr and a 7‑1 win over Laviana in pre‑season friendlies. (f0119a58-12a3-4c73-a2f9-2a93d5219bba)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Ahly reopened membership enrolments until 31 December 2026 at the previous price. (a3fb6f2c-e9bc-4b5f-aa0b-0a0ba89ea1bf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A sports‑marketing firm is monitoring goalkeeper Mustapha Shobier for interest from Spanish clubs Atlético Madrid, Valencia and Getafe. (aa60f395-a9ec-4320-93f0-f6f81272d2d5)