Al Ahly's opponent in the Round of 32 of the CAF Confederation Cup has been determined, as Ugandan side Kitarra advanced to this stage after overcoming Somalia's Mogadishu City in the preliminary round.
Kitarra secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mogadishu City in the second leg, confirming their superiority with an aggregate score of 4-1 after winning the first leg 2-1.
Historic Achievement for Kitarra
This will be Kitarra's second appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup, having participated in the tournament during the 2024-2025 season.
Reaching the second preliminary round is a historic achievement for the Ugandan team, which has successfully progressed past the first preliminary round for the first time in its history, setting up a significant clash with Al Ahly as they aim to continue their continental journey.
Kitarra qualified for the Confederation Cup after winning the Uganda Cup, while Mogadishu City entered the tournament as the champions of the Somalia Cup in 2026.
Al Ahly Begins Continental Campaign Against Ugandan Champions
Al Ahly is preparing to compete in the Confederation Cup this season, with the draw pitting them against Ugandan side Kitarra in the second preliminary round, marking the first step towards competing for the continental title.
This participation in the Confederation Cup comes during a busy season for Al Ahly, as they seek to reclaim their strong position on the African stage while also competing in local and continental tournaments.
Al Ahly Prepares Domestically Ahead of Continental Clash
At the same time, Al Ahly continues its matches in the Egyptian Premier League, preparing to face Abu Qir Fertilizers in the fifth round of the competition after drawing 1-1 with Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the previous round.
The match against Kitarra is expected to be a new test for the Red team, especially as the coaching staff led by Hussein Amouta will need to adapt to the nature of African matches, in addition to the pressure of the upcoming competition schedule.
Al Ahly is participating in the Confederation Cup alongside ZED as representatives of Egyptian football, while Zamalek and Pyramids are competing in the CAF Champions League.
