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{{Short description|Egyptian professional football club}}
{{Short description|Association football club in Egypt}}
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| nickname = *''Nadi El Watanniyah'' (Club of Patriotism)
| nickname = *''Nadi El Watanniyah'' <small>(Club of Patriotism)</small>
*''Nadi El Shayateen El Homr '' (The Red Devils)
*''El Shayateen El Homr '' <small>(The Red Devils)</small>
*''Nadi El Mared El Ahmar'' (The Red Giant)
*''El Mared El Ahmar'' <small>(The Red Giant)</small>
*''Nadi El Qarn'' (Club of The Century)
*''Nadi El Karn'' <small>(Club of The Century)</small>
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| founded = {{Start date and age|1907|4|24|df=y}}
| ground = [[Cairo International Stadium]]
| ground = [[Cairo International Stadium]]
| capacity = 75,000
| capacity = 75,000
| chairman = [[Mahmoud El Khatib]]
| chairman = [[Mahmoud El Khatib]]
| manager = [[Marcel Koller]]
| manager = [[Marcel Koller]]
| league = [[Egyptian Premier League]]
| league = [[Egyptian Premier League]]
| season = [[2022–23 Egyptian Premier League|2022–23]]
| season = [[2023–24 Egyptian Premier League|2023–24]]
| position = 1st
| position = Egyptian Premier League, 1st of 18 (champions)
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}}'''Al Ahly Sporting Club''', commonly known as '''Al Ahly''', is a highly regarded Egyptian professional football club based in [[Cairo]]. Competing in the [[Egyptian Premier League]], '''Al Ahly''' is renowned for its consistent success at both domestic and continental levels, regularly contending in CAF tournaments. The club was founded on 24 April 1907, as a gathering place for Cairo’s Students Unions.
'''Al Ahly Sporting Club''' ({{langx|ar|النادي الأهلي للرياضة البدنية}}), commonly known as '''Al Ahly''', is an [[List of football clubs in Egypt|Egyptian professional sports club]] based in [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. The club is mainly known for its professional [[Association football|football]] team which currently plays in the [[Egyptian Premier League]], the highest tier in the [[Egyptian football league system]]. The club is renowned for its consistent success at both domestic and continental levels, regularly contending in [[Confederation of African Football|CAF]] tournaments.
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Founded on 24 April 1907 by Omar Lotfy, Al Ahly has a record of 44 [[Egyptian Premier League]] titles, 39 [[Egypt Cup]] titles and 15 [[Egyptian Super Cup]]s. Al Ahly is the most successful club in [[Confederation of African Football|Africa]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 March 2021|title=The 15 Most Successful Football Clubs in Africa|url=https://www.speeli.com/the-15-most-successful-football-clubs-in-africa/|url-status=live|access-date=7 October 2021|website=Speeli.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920011528/https://www.speeli.com/the-15-most-successful-football-clubs-in-africa/ |archive-date=20 September 2020 }}</ref>


In international competitions, the club has won a record 12 [[CAF Champions League]] titles, 1 [[CAF Confederation Cup]], a record of 8 [[CAF Super Cup]]s, a record of 4 [[African Cup Winners' Cup]]s, 1 [[Afro-Asian Club Championship]], 1 [[Arab Club Champions Cup]], 1 [[Arab Cup Winners' Cup]], a record of 2 [[Arab Super Cup]]s, and has won 4 bronze medals in the [[FIFA Club World Cup]], With 26 continental titles, Al Ahly was voted by CAF as the African club of the 20th century.<ref name="TeamProfile">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cafonline.com/total-caf-champions-league/teams/1555/team-profile|title=Team profile|website=Cafonline.com|access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref>

Al Ahly has a record of 42 [[Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League titles]], 38 [[Egypt Cup|Egypt Cup titles]] and 13 [[Egyptian Super Cup]]s. Al Ahly is the most successful club in [[Confederation of African Football|Africa]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 March 2021|title=The 15 Most Successful Football Clubs in Africa|url=https://www.speeli.com/the-15-most-successful-football-clubs-in-africa/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-07|website=Speeli.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920011528/https://www.speeli.com/the-15-most-successful-football-clubs-in-africa/ |archive-date=20 September 2020 }}</ref>

In international competitions, the club has won a record 11 [[CAF Champions League]] titles, 1 [[CAF Confederation Cup]], a record of 8 [[CAF Super Cup]]s, a record of 4 [[African Cup Winners' Cup]]s, 1 [[Afro-Asian Club Championship]], an [[Arab Club Champions Cup]], an [[Arab Cup Winners' Cup]], a record of 2 [[Arab Super Cup]]s, and has won 3 bronze medals in the [[FIFA Club World Cup]]. With 25 continental titles, Al Ahly was voted by CAF as the African club of the 20th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cafonline.com/total-caf-champions-league/teams/1555/team-profile|title=Team profile|website=Cafonline.com|access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref>


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=== Establishment and start of the club ===
=== Establishment and start of the club ===
[[File:ميشيل_إنس.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alfred Mitchell-Innes]], the [[History of Al Ahly SC|First President]] of Al Ahly.]]
[[File:Al Ahly First meeting.jpg|thumb|273x273px|The first official meeting of the Al Ahly club's board.]]
[[File:الأهلي_بطل_كأس_مصر_والكأس_السلطانية_1925.jpg|alt=الأهلي بطل كأس مصر والكأس السلطانية 1925|thumb|left|265x265px|Al Ahly squad in 1925]]
[[File:ModernEgypt, Saad Zaghloul, BAP 14785.jpg|thumb|200px|right|upright|[[Saad Zaghloul]], the minister of education, became the first honorary president of Al Ahly.]]


The idea of establishing Al Ahly came in the first 10 years of the 20th century and was firstly raised by Omar Lotfy, who was a student in the [[List of law schools in Egypt|Egyptian Law School]] during his presidency of the High School Students Club. The establishment of a club for high school students was for political reasons along with the students needing a sports club for them to gather for leisure and exercise.
[[File:Al Ahly First meeting.jpg|thumb|300px|The first official meeting of the Al Ahly club's board.]]


He discussed the idea of establishing the club with a group of friends who were enthusiastic about it and in 1907, Al Ahly was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A/|title=المؤسس-والهدف-الوطني|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702155205/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
[[File:ModernEgypt, Saad Zaghloul, BAP 14785.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Saad Zaghloul]], the minister of education, became the first honorary president of Al Ahly.]]
[[File:Talaat Harb.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Talaat Harb]], president of the [[Banque Misr|Bank of Egypt]], contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.]]
[[File:Al Ahly 1948.png|thumb|left|upright|300px|Al Ahly squad in the first [[Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian League]].]]
[[File:Nour_El-Dali_-_Saleh_Selim.jpg|alt=Nour El-Dali - Saleh Selim|thumb|left|upright|180px|Al Ahly's captain [[Saleh Selim]] shaking hands with [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek's]] captain [[Nour El-Dali]] and referee preparing to make a [[Coin flipping|coin toss]] before playing the [[1959 Egypt Cup final]]]]


[[File:Omar Lotfy.jpg|thumb|150px|Omar Lotfy, the [[Cairo University]] student, who among other students group asked for the foundation of national club.]]
Omar Lotfy, president of the High School Students Club in the [[List of law schools in Egypt|Egyptian Law School]], conceived the idea for Al Ahly in the early 20th century. After further discussion with a group of friends who were enthusiastic about the club, Al Ahly was established in 1907.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A/|title=المؤسس-والهدف-الوطني|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702155205/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
The club was first headed by [[Alfred Mitchell-Innes]], who was a British advisor to the Ministry of Finance at the time. He was the first head in order to facilitate financial support for the club. An official meeting of the club's board was held on 24 April 1907. The committee met at 5:30 pm in the house of Mitchell-Innes in [[Giza]] under his chairmanship and the membership of Idris Ragheb Bey, Ismael Seri Pasha, Amin Sami Pasha, Omar Lotfi Bek and Mohamed Effendi Sherif as secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9/|title=أول مجلس في تاريخ الأهلي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702154909/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Talaat Harb.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Talaat Harb]], president of the [[Banque Misr|Bank of Egypt]], contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.]]
The club was first headed by [[Alfred Mitchell-Innes]], who was a British advisor to the Ministry of Finance at the time, in order to facilitate financial support for the club. An official meeting of the club's board was held on 24 April 1907. The committee met at 5:30 pm in the house of Mitchell-Innes in [[Giza]] under his chairmanship and the membership of Idris Ragheb Bey, Ismael Seri Pasha, Amin Sami Pasha, Omar Lotfi Bek and Mohamed Effendi Sherif as secretary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9/|title=أول مجلس في تاريخ الأهلي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702154909/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>


After the establishment of the club was approved, the main building was designed by architect Ismail Seri, and revised by Mitchell-Innes. A civil company on behalf of Al Ahly Sports Club was established. Shares of the company were worth £E5 each, and it was the goal of the club when it was established to raise £E5,000. Only £E3,165 were collected over a year, which was not enough. This forced the club to borrow £E1,000 from the [[National Bank of Egypt]] in March 1908 by Omar Sultan and Idris Ragheb and [[Talaat Harb]] contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.
After the establishment of the club was approved, the main building was designed by architect Ismail Seri, and revised by Mitchell-Innes. A civil company on the behalf of Al Ahly Sports Club was established. Shares of the company were worth £E5 each, and it was the goal of the club when it was established to raise £E5,000. Only £E3,165 were collected over a year which was not enough to fund the establishment. This forced the club to borrow £E1,000 from the [[National Bank of Egypt]] in March 1908. [[Talaat Harb]], the president of the Bank of Egypt, contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.


The first honorary president of the club was the Minister of Education [[Saad Zaghloul]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ad%d8%ac%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b3/|title=حجر-الأساس|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625014159/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ad%d8%ac%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b3/|archive-date=25 June 2020}}</ref> The name of Al Ahly Sporting Club was suggested by Amine Samy Amin, to serve the students and graduates of high schools who were the mainstay of the revolution against the British occupation.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF/|title=إسم-جديد-ورئيس-جديد|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804091531/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF/|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref> On 2 April 1908, Mitchell-Innes stepped down as president of the club. [[Aziz Ezzat Pasha|Aziz Ezzat]] was appointed as the new president and became the first Egyptian president of Al Ahly. The official opening ceremony of the club was held in its main building on 26 February 1908.
The first honorary president of the club was the Minister of Education [[Saad Zaghloul]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ad%d8%ac%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b3/|title=حجر-الأساس|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625014159/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ad%d8%ac%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b3/|archive-date=25 June 2020}}</ref> The name of Al Ahly Sporting Club was suggested by Amine Samy Amin, who suggested that the name is similar to the word "'''National'''" in [[Egyptian Arabic]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF/|title=إسم-جديد-ورئيس-جديد|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804091531/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF/|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref> On 2 April 1908, Mitchell-Innes stepped down as president of the club. [[Aziz Ezzat Pasha|Aziz Ezzat]] was appointed as the new president and became the first Egyptian president of Al Ahly. The official opening ceremony of the club was held in its main building on 26 February 1909.


[[File:Tetch.jpg|thumb|upright|400px|[[Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh|Mokhtar El Tetsh]], one of the club legends, is the namesake of the club's old stadium and current training ground]]
[[File:Tetch.jpg|thumb|upright|400px|[[Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh|Mokhtar El Tetsh]], one of the club legends, is the namesake of the club's old stadium and current training ground]]
The game of football was not one of the goals of the founders of Al Ahly club, but rather to open its doors to students of higher schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the graduates of high schools who were members of the club fell in love with [[association football|football]], which prompted Ahly to build the first stadium in 1909. At the time , they called it [[Hosh (architecture)|Al-Hawsh]]; colloquially meaning ''the courtyard'' in Egyptian Arabic. The stadium was improved over the years, eventually becoming [[Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=أول-ملعب-كرة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704071017/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|archive-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
The game of football was not one of the goals of the founders of Al Ahly SC, but rather to open its doors to students of high schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the graduates of high schools who were members of the club developed a passion with [[association football|football]], which prompted the club to build the first stadium in 1909. At the time, they called it [[Hosh (architecture)|Al-Hawsh]]; colloquially meaning ''the courtyard'' in Egyptian Arabic. The stadium was improved over the years, eventually becoming [[Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=أول-ملعب-كرة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704071017/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|archive-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>


The first official football team was established in 1911. The team was primary and secondary school players who played football ball in Al-Hawash, which was established in 1909 in the club's land. The names of the first players of Al Ahly were as follows: Hussain Higazi, Abdel Fattah Taher, Fouad Darwish, Hussein Mansour, and Ibrahim Fahmy. The star of this team was the striker [[Hussein Hegazi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9/|title=أول-فريق-كرة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702165643/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
The first official football team was established in 1911. The team was primary and secondary school players who played football in Al-Hawsh. The names of the first players of Al Ahly were as follows: [[Hussein Hegazi]], Abdel Fattah Taher, Fouad Darwish, Hussein Mansour, and Ibrahim Fahmy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9/|title=أول-فريق-كرة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702165643/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>


In 1915, Al Ahly made tours of Egyptian cities to play matches and to spread football and its culture. Al Ahly played in [[Alexandria]], [[Port Said]], [[Assiut]], and [[Ismailia]]. The team, led by the star Hussein Hegazy, faced many teams, including foreign teams belonging to the British army, which increased the popularity of Al Ahly and the new game in Egypt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%ae%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9/|title=جولة-داخلية|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703234716/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%ae%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9/|archive-date=3 July 2020}}</ref>
In 1915, Al Ahly made tours to Egyptian cities to play matches and to spread football and its culture. Al Ahly played in [[Alexandria]], [[Port Said]], [[Assiut]], and [[Ismailia]]. The team, led by Hussein Hegazi, faced many teams, including foreign teams belonging to the [[British Army]], which increased the popularity of Al Ahly and the new game in Egypt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%ae%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9/|title=جولة-داخلية|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703234716/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%ae%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9/|archive-date=3 July 2020}}</ref>
Ahly contributed with [[Zamalek SC]], [[El Sekka El Hadid SC]] in the formation of the first football team of Egypt to participate in the [[Football at the 1920 Summer Olympics|Olympic games 1920]]. The club also contributed to the establishment of the [[Egyptian Football Association]]. In 1923, Al Ahly played an active role in the establishment of the Egyptian Tennis Federation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B3/|title=اتحاد-التنس/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702154912/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B3/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
Ahly contributed with [[Zamalek SC]], [[El Sekka El Hadid SC]] in the formation of the first football team of Egypt to participate in the [[Football at the 1920 Summer Olympics|1920 Olympic Games]]. The club also contributed to the establishment of the [[Egyptian Football Association]].


===First Titles (1918–1948)===
===First titles (1918–1948)===
After Al Ahly's refusal to compete with foreign Allied clubs in the [[Sultan Hussein Cup]] in its first edition in 1917, the club's management decided to participate in the 1918 championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/المشاركة-الرسمية-الأولي-وموقف-للتاري/|title=المشاركة-الرسمية-الأولي-وموقف-للتاري|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
After Al Ahly's refusal to compete with foreign British clubs in the [[Sultan Hussein Cup]] in its first edition in 1917, the club's management decided to participate in the 1918 championship as a sign of resistance and to display Egyptian presence in the sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/المشاركة-الرسمية-الأولي-وموقف-للتاري/|title=المشاركة-الرسمية-الأولي-وموقف-للتاري|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
In 1923, Al-Ahly won the Sultan Hussain Cup after beating the defending champion Zamalek, then added six other titles to be the record holder in the number of wins until the last edition in 1938.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/أول-طريق-البطولات-والأرقام-القياسية/|title=أول-طريق-البطولات-والأرقام-القياسية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
In 1923, Al-Ahly won their first Sultan Hussain Cup after beating the defending champion [[Zamalek SC]], with them winning six other titles to be the record holder in the number of wins until the last edition in 1938.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/أول-طريق-البطولات-والأرقام-القياسية/|title=أول-طريق-البطولات-والأرقام-القياسية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
They also played an active role in the establishment of the [[Egyptian Tennis Federation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B3/|title=اتحاد-التنس/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702154912/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B3/|archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
[[File:جعفر والي باشا.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Gaafar Waly, The first president of both the [[Egyptian Football Association]] and Al Ahly sports club at the same time]]
The club followed winning the Sultan Hussain Cup with the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] in 1924 for the first time, defeating [[El Sekka El Hadid SC|El Sekka El Hadid]] 4–1 in the final.
The club followed their first win of the Sultan Hussain Cup with the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] in 1924, defeating [[El Sekka El Hadid SC|El Sekka El Hadid]] 4–1 in the final. The man of the match was Mokhtar Eltetsh, who scored two goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/أول-بطولة-كأس/|title=أول-بطولة-كأس|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
The man of the match was Mokhtar Eltetsh, who scored two goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/أول-بطولة-كأس/|title=أول-بطولة-كأس|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>


In the summer of 1929, Al Ahly's football team made a tour, the first of its kind where the team traveled to face several European clubs, such as [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] and [[Galatasaray S.K.|Galatasaray]] in [[Turkey]] and [[BFC Preussen]], [[TSV 1860 Munich|1860 Munich]] and [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke]] in [[Germany]]. The tour ended with Al Ahly playing the last two games in [[Bulgaria]] against [[PFC Levski Sofia|Levski Sofia]] and [[PFC Slavia Sofia|Slavia Sofia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/جولة-أوربية/|title=جولة-أوربية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
In the summer of 1929, Al Ahly's football went on a tour where the team traveled to face several European clubs, such as [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] and [[Galatasaray S.K.|Galatasaray]] in [[Turkey]] and [[BFC Preussen]], [[TSV 1860 Munich|1860 Munich]] and [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke]] in [[Germany]]. The tour ended with Al Ahly playing the last two games in [[Bulgaria]] against [[PFC Levski Sofia|Levski Sofia]] and [[PFC Slavia Sofia|Slavia Sofia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/جولة-أوربية/|title=جولة-أوربية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> In November 1930, Al-Ahly defeated rival Zamalek 4–0 in a match in the [[Cairo League]]. In that game, Mokhtar El Tetsh was the first player to score a hat trick in the [[Cairo Derby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/هاتريك-التتش/|title=هاتريك-التتش|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> At the end of the 1936–1937 season, Al Ahly managed to win the league in the last round by defeating Zamalek 4–1, finishing three points ahead of their rivals. The club won the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] with a 3–2 victory over [[El Sekka El Hadid SC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الثنائية-في-اللحظات-الأخيرة/|title=الثنائية-في-اللحظات-الأخيرة|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
In 1938, Al Ahly won the last version of the Sultan Hussein Cup, with a 1–0 victory over [[Al Masry SC|Al Masry]] in the final match. The club won the Cairo League, again in the last round, with a 5–1 victory over the second placed Zamalek.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/رقم-قياسي-للأبد/|title=رقم-قياسي-للأبد|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mercatoday.com/2020/04/16/سجل-بطولات-الأهلي-المصري/|title=سجل بطولات الاهلي|website=Mercatoday.com|date=16 April 2020 }}</ref>


The team traveled to [[Mandatory Palestine]] in 1943 on a 23-day tour, headed by Mokhtar El Tetsh, to play several matches with Arab teams to support Palestine against the [[Zionism|Zionists]].
In November 1930, Al-Ahly defeated traditional rival Zamalek 4–0 in a match in the [[Cairo League]]. In that game, Mokhtar El Tetsh was the first player to score a hat trick in the [[Cairo Derby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/هاتريك-التتش/|title=هاتريك-التتش|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> At the end of the 1936–1937 season, Al Ahly managed to win the league in the last round by defeating Zamalek 4–1, finishing three points ahead of their rivals. The club achieved the double by winning the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] with a 3–2 Victory over [[El Sekka El Hadid SC]], in a match where Abdel Karim Saqr scored the winning goal in the last minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الثنائية-في-اللحظات-الأخيرة/|title=الثنائية-في-اللحظات-الأخيرة|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
The decision had been made despite the refusal of the president of the [[Egyptian Football Association]] Haider Pasha, due to the pressure from the British position against the Palestinian issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الأهلي-والقضية-الفلسطينية/|title=الأهلي-والقضية-الفلسطينية|last=alahlyegypt|website=alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>

Inaugurated in 1917, Al Ahly won the last version of the Sultan Hussein Cup held in 1938, with a difficult 1–0 victory over [[Al Masry SC|Al Masry]] in the final match, as Mustafa Latif scored the winning goal in the first half of extra time. The club won the Cairo League, again in the last round, with a large 5–1 victory over the second placed Zamalek, with Saleh Al Sawwaf scoring two goals, and Mokhtar El-Tetsh, Jamil Saber and Abdel-Majid El-Ashry scoring one goal each.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/رقم-قياسي-للأبد/|title=رقم-قياسي-للأبد|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mercatoday.com/2020/04/16/سجل-بطولات-الأهلي-المصري/|title=سجل بطولات الاهلي|website=Mercatoday.com}}</ref>

The team traveled to Mandatory Palestine in 1943 on a 23-day tour, headed by club legend Mokhtar El Tetsh, to play several matches with Arab teams to support Palestine against the [[Zionism|Zionists]].
The decision came, despite the refusal of the president of the [[Egyptian Football Association]] Haider Pasha due to the pressure from the British, due to their known position against the Palestinian issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الأهلي-والقضية-الفلسطينية/|title=الأهلي-والقضية-الفلسطينية|last=alahlyegypt|website=alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>


===Dominating the league (1948–1967)===
===Dominating the league (1948–1967)===
In the first edition of the [[Egyptian Premier League]], held for the first time in [[1948–49 Egyptian Premier League|1948]], Al Ahly won the first match 5–0 against [[Athletic Union of Greek Alexandria|Greek Alexandria]]. Ahmed Makkawi scored the first goal for Al Ahly in the history of the competition in the 11th minute. The first team to represent Al Ahly in the competition was composed of: Kamal Hamed – [[Abdel Aziz El-Hammami|Abdulaziz Hamami]] – Muhammad Abu Habajah – Abdel Moneim Shatara – Sayed Othman – Hilmi Abu Al-Moaty – [[Fouad Sedki]] – Muhammad Lheta – [[Ahmed Mekkawi]] – [[Saleh Selim]] – Fathi Khattab. Mokhatr al Tetsh led Al Ahly to win the first championship in the club's history as a player and also led the club to win the first league in the club's history as a manager, achieving a double of the league and the cup for the first time after defeating Zamalek 3–1 in the 1949 [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] final. Toto, [[Hussein Madkour]] and Fathi Khattab scored for Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A/|title=أول دوري/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622175639/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A/|archive-date=22 June 2020}}</ref>
[[File:Al Ahly 1948.png|thumb|upright|300px|Al Ahly squad in the first Egyptian League.]]
In the first edition of the [[Egyptian Premier League]], held for the first time in [[1948–49 Egyptian Premier League|1948]], Al Ahly won the first match 5–0 against [[Athletic Union of Greek Alexandria|Greek Alexandria]]. Ahmed Makkawi scored the first goal for Al Ahly in the history of the competition in the 11th minute.
Mekkawi added a second goal in the second half, and Helmy Abu El-Maaty, Mohamed Lahita and Fathi Khattab each scored one goal.
The first team to represent Al Ahly in the competition was composed of: Kamal Hamed – Abdulaziz Hamami – Muhammad Abu Habajah – Abdel Moneim Shatara – Sayed Othman – Hilmi Abu Al-Moaty – [[Fouad Sedki]] – Muhammad Lheta – [[Ahmed Mekkawi]] – [[Saleh Selim]] – Fathi Khattab.
Mokhatr al Tetsh led Al Ahly to win the first championship in the club's history as a player and also led the club to win the first league in the club's history as a manager, achieving a double of the league and the cup for the first time after defeating Zamalek 3–1 in the 1949 [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] final. Toto, Hussein Madkour and Fathi Khattab scored for Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A/|title=أول دوري/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622175639/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A/|archive-date=22 June 2020}}</ref>


The [[1949–50 Al Ahly SC season|1949–50]] season witnessed a historical superiority for Al Ahly by the ''Golden Fifties Generation'', led by [[Saleh Selim]], Toto and Ahmed Mekkawi, winning all the local championships. Al Ahly won the [[1949–50 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] after a strong competition with [[Tersana SC|Tersana]] ended with the two teams tying in points. The league winner was decided by a play-off match; Al Ahly clinched the league after defeating Tersana 2–1 in the play-off. Goals were scored by Toto and Fathi Khattab. The club also won the [[Cairo League]], one point ahead of Tersana. In the Egypt Cup, Al Ahly Defeated Tersana in the final by a big score 6–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a9/|title=الثلاثية علي الترسانه|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625104209/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a9/|archive-date=25 June 2020}}</ref>
The [[1949–50 Al Ahly SC season|1949–50]] season was a historical superiority for Al Ahly, winning all the local championships. Al Ahly won the [[1949–50 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] after a tie in points with [[Tersana SC|Tersana]]. The league winner was decided by a play-off match with Al Ahly winning the match against Tersana 2–1. The club also won the [[Cairo League]], one point ahead of Tersana. In the Egypt Cup, Al Ahly defeated Tersana in the final 6–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a9/|title=الثلاثية علي الترسانه|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625104209/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a9/|archive-date=25 June 2020}}</ref>


In the [[1950–51 Egyptian Premier League|1950–51]] season, Al Ahly won the double, by winning the [[1950–51 Egyptian Premier League|league]] for the third consecutive time despite the strong competition with Zamalek, as well as a difficult victory in the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] final against El Sekka El Hadid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A9/|title=بطل الثنائية بصعوبة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112001241/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A9/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> Following the dethroning of [[Farouk of Egypt|King Farouk]] in the [[Egyptian revolution of 1952|1952 revolution]], Ahly appointed [[Gamal Abdel Nasser]] as club honorary president.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Parkinson|first1=Gary|title=Into the top 10 and the cauldron of fervour that is the biggest derby in Egypt...|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fourfourtwos-50-biggest-derbies-world-no10-al-ahly-vs-zamalek|website=Fourfourtwo.com|access-date=5 September 2017|date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
In the [[1950–51 Al Ahly SC season|1950–51]] season, Al Ahly won the [[1950–51 Egyptian Premier League|league]] for the third consecutive time despite the strong competition with Zamalek, as well as a difficult victory in the [[Egypt Cup|King Farouk Cup]] final against El Sekka El Hadid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A9/|title=بطل الثنائية بصعوبة/|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112001241/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A9/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> Following the dethroning of [[Farouk of Egypt|King Farouk]] in the [[1952 Egyptian Revolution|1952 revolution]], Ahly appointed [[Gamal Abdel Nasser]] as club honorary president.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Parkinson|first1=Gary|title=Into the top 10 and the cauldron of fervour that is the biggest derby in Egypt...|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fourfourtwos-50-biggest-derbies-world-no10-al-ahly-vs-zamalek|website=Fourfourtwo.com|access-date=5 September 2017|date=29 April 2016}}</ref>


In the [[1951–52 Al Ahly SC season|1951–52]] season, the league championship was cancelled due to the 1952 revolution, and to allow the national team to prepare for the [[Football at the 1952 Summer Olympics|1952 Summer Olympics]]. However, the Egypt Cup and the [[1951–52 Cairo League|Cairo League]] were played normally. Al Ahly lost both tournaments to [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]. The competition returned the following season and Al Ahly managed to win it for the fourth time in a row, with a narrow two points ahead of Zamalek, after the two teams tied 2–2 in the last round. In the cup, Al Ahly managed to defeat the defending champions Zamalek 4–1 in the final, in a match where Saleh Selim scored two goals and his older brother Abdel-Wahab Selim scored a goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry5051.html|title=1951–1952 league|website=Egyptianfootbal.net}}</ref>
In the [[1951–52 Al Ahly SC season|1951–52]] season, the league championship was cancelled due to the Egyptian revolution that year, and to allow the national team to prepare for the [[Football at the 1952 Summer Olympics|1952 Summer Olympics]]. However, the Egypt Cup and the [[1951–52 Cairo League|Cairo League]] were played as normal. Al Ahly lost both tournaments to Zamalek. The league returned the following season and Al Ahly won the league for the fourth time in a row, with a narrow two point lead ahead of Zamalek, after the two teams tied 2–2 in the last round. In the cup, Al Ahly managed to defeat the defending champions Zamalek 4–1 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry5051.html|title=1951–1952 league|website=Egyptianfootbal.net|access-date=1 October 2020|archive-date=19 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019084602/http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry5051.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In the [[1953–54 Al Ahly SC season|1953–54]] season, Al Ahly won their fifth consecutive and fifth overall Egyptian Premier League title in the club's history.<ref>[[:ar:الدوري المصري الممتاز 1953–54]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry5354.html|title=Egyptian Soccer League 1953/54}}</ref> In the cup, they were eliminated from the semi-final by [[Al Masry SC|Al Masry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/EgyptianCup195354.html|title=1953/54 Egyptian Soccer Cup}}</ref>
In the [[1956–57 Egyptian Premier League|1956–57]] season, the number of teams increased to 14 teams, and Al Ahly managed to win the league nine points ahead from Zamalek the runner-up, to win the seventh title in a row. It was the first time that the team had reached 40 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%a8%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82-%d9%82%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b3%d9%8a/|title=بطل الدوري بفارق قياسي |website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622032743/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%a8%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82-%d9%82%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b3%d9%8a/ |archive-date=22 June 2020 }}</ref>


Al Ahly won the [[1958–59 Egyptian Premier League|1958–59]] league championship for the ninth time in a row. [[El-Sayed El-Dhizui]] became the first Al Ahly player to be the top goal scorer in the league. The team scored 55 goals in just 18 games that season, more than 20 goals from their nearest competitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b6%d8%b8%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a/|title=الضظوي هداف الدوري |website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623034154/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b6%d8%b8%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a/ |archive-date=23 June 2020 }}</ref>
In the [[1956–57 Egyptian Premier League|1956–57]] season, the number of teams increased to 14 teams, and Al Ahly managed to win the league nine points ahead of Zamalek, to win the seventh title in a row. It was the first time that the team had reached 40 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%a8%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82-%d9%82%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b3%d9%8a/|title=بطل الدوري بفارق قياسي |website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622032743/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-%d8%a8%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%82-%d9%82%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b3%d9%8a/ |archive-date=22 June 2020 }}</ref> Al Ahly won the [[1958–59 Egyptian Premier League|1958–59]] league championship for the ninth time in a row. [[El-Sayed El-Dhizui]] became the first Al Ahly player to be the top goal scorer in the league. The team scored 55 goals in just 18 games that season, more than 20 goals from their nearest competitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b6%d8%b8%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a/|title=الضظوي هداف الدوري |website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623034154/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b6%d8%b8%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%81-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a/ |archive-date=23 June 2020 }}</ref>


After losing the league for the first time since the start of the competition, Al Ahly won the league for the tenth time in the club's history, in the [[1960–61 Egyptian Premier League|1960–61]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry6061.html|title=1960–1961 league|website=Egyptianfootbal.net}}</ref>
After losing the league for the first time since the start of the competition in the [[1959–60 Egyptian Premier League|1959–60 season]], Al Ahly won the league for the tenth time in the club's history, in the [[1960–61 Egyptian Premier League|1960–61]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/SocDawry6061.html|title=1960–1961 league|website=Egyptianfootbal.net}}</ref> The club won the Egypt Cup after defeating [[El Qanah FC|El Qanah]] 5–0, with [[Mimi El-Sherbini]] scoring two goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/EgyptianCup196061.html|title=1960–1961 cup|website=Egyptianfootbal.net}}</ref>
The club won the Egypt Cup after defeating [[El Qanah FC|El Qanah]] 5–0, with [[Mimi El-Sherbini]] scoring two goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drtareksaid.net/EgyptianCup196061.html|title=1960–1961 cup|website=Egyptianfootbal.net}}</ref>


===First participation in African championships (1967–1980)===
===First participation in African championships (1967–1980)===
After the [[Six-Day War|1967 Six-Day]] War and the suspension of sporting activity in Egypt, Al Ahly's board headed by Ibrahim Kamel El-Wakil announced that the club will host the military training for the members volunteering in the [[Egyptian Army]], as well as collecting donations in the name of the club to support the military.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الأهلي-وحرب-1967/ |title=الأهلي-وحرب-1967 |publisher=Al Ahly Egypt }}</ref>
After the [[Six-Day War|1967 Six-Day]] War and the suspension of sporting activity in Egypt, Al Ahly's board, headed by Ibrahim Kamel El-Wakil, announced that the club will host the military training for the members volunteering in the [[Egyptian Army]], as well as collecting donations in the name of the club to support the military.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الأهلي-وحرب-1967/ |title=الأهلي-وحرب-1967 |publisher=Al Ahly Egypt }}</ref>


An entire generation of football stars retired because of the war, like: [[Saleh Selim]], [[Tariq Salim]], [[Taha Ismail]], [[Rifaat El-Fanagily]], Adel Haikal and [[Mahmoud El-Gohary]]. Al-Ahly did not win the league for another 13 years.[[File:Hidegkuti and El Khatib.png|thumb|Nándor Hidegkuti and Mahmoud El Khatib]]
Many players on the team retired to volunteer for the war. Al-Ahly did not win the league for another 13 years.[[File:Hidegkuti and El Khatib.png|thumb|[[Nándor Hidegkuti]] and [[Mahmoud El Khatib]]]]
[[File:محمود الخطيب ودرع الدوري .jpg|thumb|left|El Khatib with the 1976–77 League championship.]]
[[File:محمود الخطيب ودرع الدوري .jpg|thumb|left|El Khatib with the 1976–77 League championship.]]
After years of deterioration, the club took the first steps in recovery when the management decided to sign [[Nándor Hidegkuti]] as [[Head coach (association football)|head coach]] in September 1973, at a salary of fewer than 600 dollars.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nandor-hidegkuti-9215721.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617001627/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nandor-hidegkuti-9215721.html |archive-date=2019-06-17 |url-access=limited |url-status=live |title=Nandor Hidegkuti |work=The Independent |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> Hidegkuti introduced a new generation known as ''El Talamza'' (the students). The league title returned to Al Ahly in [[1974–75 Egyptian Premier League|1974–75]], with the team scoring 70 goals in 34 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الجيل-الذهبي-وعودة-البطولات/|title=الجيل-الذهبي-وعودة-البطولات|website=Alahlyegypt.com|access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref> Al Ahly's first participation in the [[CAF Champions League|African Champions League]] was in 1976. An unsuccessful start, the team got knocked out from the first round by [[MC Alger]]. Al Khatib scored the first continental goal for Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/اول-مشاركة-قارية-1976/|title=اول-مشاركة-قارية-1976|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
After years of deterioration, the club took the first steps in recovery when the management decided to sign [[Nándor Hidegkuti]] as [[Head coach (association football)|head coach]] in September 1973, at a salary of fewer than 600 dollars.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nandor-hidegkuti-9215721.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617001627/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nandor-hidegkuti-9215721.html |archive-date=17 June 2019 |url-access=limited |url-status=live |title=Nandor Hidegkuti |work=The Independent |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> Hidegkuti introduced a new generation known as ''El Talamza'' (the students). The league title returned to Al Ahly in [[1974–75 Egyptian Premier League|1974–75]], with the team scoring 70 goals in 34 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/الجيل-الذهبي-وعودة-البطولات/|title=الجيل-الذهبي-وعودة-البطولات|website=Alahlyegypt.com|access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref> Al Ahly's first participation in the [[CAF Champions League|African Champions League]] was in 1976. The team got knocked out from the first round by [[MC Alger]]. Al Khatib scored the first continental goal for Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/اول-مشاركة-قارية-1976/|title=اول-مشاركة-قارية-1976|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>


The club won the league in [[1975–76 Egyptian Premier League|1975–76]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/هدفين-فقط-طوال-الموسم/|title=هدفين-فقط-طوال-الموسم|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> and [[1976–77 Egyptian Premier League|1976–77]]. The latter season saw the second participation in African competition, where the team fared better than the first time. They eventually bowed out in the quarter-finals by [[Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/تطور-إفريقي/|title=تطور-إفريقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> From 1978 to 1980, Hidegkuti refused to take part in the CAF Champions League due to lack of financial resources and exhausting journeys in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/ |title=جيل السبعينات الذهبي |access-date=10 June 2022 |archive-date=12 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812022536/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The club won the league in [[1975–76 Egyptian Premier League|1975–76]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/هدفين-فقط-طوال-الموسم/|title=هدفين-فقط-طوال-الموسم|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> and [[1976–77 Egyptian Premier League|1976–77]]. The latter season saw the second participation in African competition, where the team fared better than the first time. They eventually bowed out in the quarter-finals by [[Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/تطور-إفريقي/|title=تطور-إفريقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> From 1978 to 1980, Hidegkuti refused to take part in the CAF Champions League due to lack of financial resources and exhausting journeys in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/ |title=جيل السبعينات الذهبي |access-date=10 June 2022 |archive-date=12 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812022536/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


=== Invading Africa (1980–1990) ===
=== African success (1980–1990) ===
[[File:Mohamed_Hassan_Helmy_-_Saleh_Selim.jpg|alt=Mohamed Hassan Helmy - Saleh Selim|thumb|Al Ahly's president [[Saleh Selim]] with [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]'s president [[Mohammed Hassan Helmy]] at Zamalek headquarters, 1980]]
[[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]] remained ahead of Al Ahly by six points in the 1981–82 Egyptian Premier League season. That season, a match won was counted in two points, not three. Last matches in the competition witnessed a dip in form by Zamalek until Al Ahly managed to win the championship with three points ahead of them, after a goalless [[Cairo derby]] draw in the last round. Al Ahly reached the semi-final of [[1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs]] but withdrew because of the assassination of the President [[Anwar Sadat]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/عودة-الثنائية-وانسحاب-إضطراري/|title= عودة-الثنائية-وانسحاب-إضطراري |website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
[[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]] remained ahead of Al Ahly by six points in the 1981–82 Egyptian Premier League season. That season, a match won was counted in two points, not three. The last matches in the competition witnessed a dip in form by Zamalek with Al Ahly managing to win the championship with three points ahead of them, after a goalless [[Cairo derby]] draw in the last round. Al Ahly reached the semi-final of [[1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs]] but withdrew due to the assassination of the President [[Anwar Sadat]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/عودة-الثنائية-وانسحاب-إضطراري/|title= عودة-الثنائية-وانسحاب-إضطراري |website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
[[File:Al Ahly 1982 (2).jpg|thumb|left|300px|Al Ahly Players with the 1982 CAF Champions League.]]
Al Ahly won the [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs]], known today as the [[CAF Champions League]], defeating [[Asante Kotoko S.C.]] in the final. They won the first leg 3–0. [[Mahmoud El Khatib]] scored two goals, and [[Alaa Mayhoub]] scored one. The first leg was held on 28 November at the Cairo Stadium in front of 60,000 spectators. In the second leg, in [[Kumasi]], Mahmoud El Khatib returned to score again and the game ended 1–1. The second leg was held on 12 December in [[Kumasi]], [[Ghana]], and was attended by more than 70,000 spectators. Al Ahly during this edition of the tournament played ten games, achieved victory in all five games at home, lost two games and tied in three away. The biggest result was a 5–0 victory against [[Young Africans S.C.]] in the round of 16. The club scored 16 goals and conceded five goals only in this tournament. After 15 years, Al Ahly finally won their first continental championship.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.yallakora.com/news/199849/حكاية-نهائي-1-الأهلي-بطل-1982-عندما-هتف-الرئيس-الغاني-تحيا-مصر- |title= حكاية نهائي (1).. الأهلي بطل 1982 .. عندما هتف الرئيس الغاني "تحيا مصر" |website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs]], known today as the [[CAF Champions League]], defeating [[Asante Kotoko S.C.]] in the final. he first leg was held on 28 November at the Cairo Stadium in front of 60,000 spectators. They won the first leg 3–0. The second leg was held on 12 December in [[Kumasi]], [[Ghana]], and was attended by more than 70,000 spectators. In the second leg, the game ended tied 1–1. Al Ahly during this edition of the tournament played ten games, achieved victory in all five games at home, lost two games and tied in three away. The biggest win was a 5–0 victory against [[Young Africans S.C.]] in the round of 16. The club scored 16 goals and conceded five goals only in this tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.yallakora.com/news/199849/حكاية-نهائي-1-الأهلي-بطل-1982-عندما-هتف-الرئيس-الغاني-تحيا-مصر- |title= حكاية نهائي (1).. الأهلي بطل 1982 .. عندما هتف الرئيس الغاني "تحيا مصر" |website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>[[File:Al Ahly 1982 (2).jpg|thumb|left|300px|Al Ahly Players with the 1982 CAF Champions League.]]Al Ahly reached the final of the [[CAF Champions League|African Champions League]] for the second time in a row in 1983, but Asante Kotoko S.C. won the finals by scoring the only goal of both matches in the second match. The first leg was played on 27 November at Cairo Stadium with 90,000 spectators, with one of the attendees being the former Egyptian president [[Hosni Mubarak]], and ended tied 0–0. The second leg took place on 11 December in Kumasi with 70,000 spectators, and ended with a 0–1 loss.


Al Ahly reached a continental final again in 1984, this time in the [[African Cup Winners' Cup]] against [[Canon Yaoundé]]. Al-Ahly won on penalties after a 1–1 draw in both games.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/لقب-إفريقي-جديد/|title= لقب-إفريقي-جديد|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> The 1984–85 season was one of the best seasons in the history of Al Ahly, as the club won the cup and the league, as well as winning the African Cup Winners Cup for the second time in a row by defeating [[Leventis United F.C.|Leventis United]] 2–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/ثلاثية-تاريخية/|title=ثلاثية-تاريخية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> For the third time in a row, Al Ahly won the [[1986 African Cup Winners' Cup|African Cup Winners' Cup]] in 1986 after winning the league, by defeating [[AS Sogara]] in the final 3–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9/|title=ثنائية-ولقب-إفريقي-رابع|publisher=AlAhlyEgypt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129000631/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9/|archive-date=29 January 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly reached the final of the [[CAF Champions League|African Champions League]] for the second time in a row in 1983, but rivals Kotoko managed to avenge their defeat by scoring the only goal in both matches. The first leg was played on 27 November at Cairo Stadium in the presence of 90,000 spectators, attended by the former President [[Hosni Mubarak]], and ended 0–0. The second leg took place on 11 December in Kumasi in the presence of 70,000 spectators, ended with 1–0 win scored by [[Opoku Nti]] in the 22nd minute. The goal of the match was from a clear offside.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.yallakora.com/news/199915/حكاية-نهائي-2-الأهلي-يخسر-83-عندما-احتسب-الحكم-الجزائري-الهدف-من-تسلل |title= حكاية نهائي (2).. الأهلي يخسر 83.. عندما احتسب الحكم الجزائري الهدف من تسلل|website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>


Al Ahly reached a continental final again in 1984, this time in the [[African Cup Winners' Cup]] against [[Canon Yaoundé]]. Al-Ahly won on penalties in the Cameroonian capital after a 1–1 draw in both games.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/لقب-إفريقي-جديد/|title= لقب-إفريقي-جديد|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> The 1984–85 season was one of the best seasons in the history of Al Ahly, as the Red Giants won the cup and the league, as well as winning the African Cup Winners Cup for the second time in a row by defeating [[Leventis United F.C.|Leventis United]] 2–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/ثلاثية-تاريخية/|title=ثلاثية-تاريخية|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> For the third time in a row, Al Ahly won the [[1986 African Cup Winners' Cup|African Cup Winners' Cup]] in 1986 after winning the league, by defeating [[AS Sogara]] in the final 3–2 on aggregate, with [[Taher Abouzeid]] scoring two goals and [[Magdi Abdel Ghani]] scoring once.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9/|title=ثنائية-ولقب-إفريقي-رابع|publisher=AlAhlyEgypt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129000631/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9/|archive-date=29 January 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the Egyptian League in the [[1986–87 Egyptian Premier League|1986–87]] season under the management of the coach [[Taha Ismail]]. Al Ahly won the league being two points ahead of Zamalek after being tied in the standings before the last match. The club was able to beat Zamalek in the last round 2–1.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B1/|title=انتصار-الأسبوع-الأخير|publisher=AlAhlyEgypt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112002506/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B1/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly won the [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs]] by defeating [[Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman)|Al-Hilal Club]] in the final. The first leg was a 0–0 draw played on 29 November in the Sudanese capital [[Khartoum]], attended by 50,000 Sudanese and 500 Egyptian spectators. The second leg was held on 18 December at the Cairo Stadium in the presence of 80,000 spectators, with Al Ahly winning 2–0. Three days after the match, club legend [[Mahmoud El Khatib]] decided to retire after 17 years at the club, in a press conference attended by a large crowd of journalists.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.yallakora.com/news/199988/حكاية-نهائي-3-الأهلي-87-يحسم-الصراع-العربي-والكرة-تودع-الخطيب |title= حكاية نهائي (3) .. الأهلي "87" يحسم الصراع العربي والكرة تودع الخطيب|website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the Egyptian League in the 1986–87 season under the management of the coach [[Taha Ismail]]. The competition with Zamalek continued until the last round, when Al Ahly was two points ahead. The club was able to beat Zamalek in the last round 2–1 with two goals scored by [[Ayman Shawky]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B1/|title=انتصار-الأسبوع-الأخير|publisher=AlAhlyEgypt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112002506/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B1/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>


===Arab tournament success & boycotting CAF (1990–2005)===
Al Ahly won the [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs]] by defeating [[Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman)|Al-Hilal Club]] in the final. The first leg was a 0–0 draw played on 29 November in the Sudanese capital [[Khartoum]], attended by 50,000 Sudanese and 500 Egyptian spectators. The second leg was held on 18 December at the Cairo Stadium in the presence of 80,000 spectators, and ended 2–0 for Al Ahly. Jamal Thaalab scored an own goal and [[Ayman Shawky]] scored the second goal. Three days after the match, club legend [[Mahmoud El Khatib]] decided to retire after 17 years at the club, in a press conference attended by a large crowd of journalists.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.yallakora.com/news/199988/حكاية-نهائي-3-الأهلي-87-يحسم-الصراع-العربي-والكرة-تودع-الخطيب |title= حكاية نهائي (3) .. الأهلي "87" يحسم الصراع العربي والكرة تودع الخطيب|website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>
In 1992, Al Ahly won the Egypt Cup title by defeating the league champions Zamalek 2–1 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/ثنائية-شوقي/|title=ثنائية شوقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> After winning the cup for the third time in a row in 1993, Al Ahly returned to Africa by winning the [[African Cup Winners' Cup]] for the fourth time in its history in 1993, which was the last time the club participated in the tournament. Al Ahly defeated [[Africa Sports d'Abidjan]] in the final in [[Cairo Stadium]] after a 1–1 draw in the first leg. In the same season, the club won the Egypt Cup by beating [[Ghazl El Mahalla SC]] 3–2 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A/|title=رقم-قياسي-إفريقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112165253/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/egycuphist.html "Egyptian Cup winners"]. Rsssf. Retrieved 22 March 2018</ref>


After three years without winning the league, Al Ahly won the league in the [[1993–94 Egyptian Premier League|1993–94]] season under the management of [[Alan Harris (football manager)|Alan Harris]] after a strong competition with [[Ismaily SC]], which was only decided by a playoff match in which the club won 4–3 in Alexandria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/|title=إنطلاق-جيل-التسعينات-الذهبي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112231052/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>
===Arab Tournaments Glory & Boycotting CAF (1990–2005)===
Al Ahly won the Egypt Cup title in 1992 by defeating the league champions Zamalek 2–1 in an exciting final. [[Ayman Shawky]] scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute with a header.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/ثنائية-شوقي/|title=ثنائية شوقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref> After winning the cup for the third time in a row in 1993, Al Ahly returned to Africa by winning the [[African Cup Winners' Cup]] for the fourth time in its history in 1993, which was the last participation of the club in this tournament. Al Ahly defeated [[Africa Sports d'Abidjan]] in the final with a penalty scored by [[Adel Abdelrahman]] in [[Cairo Stadium]] after a 1–1 draw in the first leg. In the same season, the club won the Egypt Cup by beating [[Ghazl El Mahalla SC]] 3–2 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A/|title=رقم-قياسي-إفريقي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112165253/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/egycuphist.html "Egyptian Cup winners"]. Rsssf. Retrieved 22 March 2018</ref>


After three years without winning the league, the title returned to Al Ahly in the [[1993–94 Egyptian Premier League|1993–94]] season under the management of [[Alan Harris (football manager)|Alan Harris]] after a strong competition with [[Ismaily SC]], which was only decided by a playoff match in which the Red Giants won 4–3 in Alexandria with a hat-trick scored by [[Mohamed Ramadan (footballer, born 1970)|Mohamed Ramadan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/|title=إنطلاق-جيل-التسعينات-الذهبي|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112231052/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly participated in the Arab Championships for the first time in 1994 after a decision to boycott the African tournaments due to weak financial returns and complaints about the refereeing decisions in the [[1994 CAF Super Cup]]. Al Ahly won the [[1994 Arab Cup Winners' Cup]] by defeating [[Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh)|Al Shabab]] in the final 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A/|title=تفوق عربي – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112130245/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> After leading Al Ahly to their second consecutive league title and the Arab Super Cup in Morocco, [[Reiner Hollmann]] left Al Ahly at the end of 1997, after finishing second in the [[1997 Arab Club Champions Cup]] in Tunisia. He was replaced by his countryman [[Rainer Zobel]], who succeeded in winning the league championship for the fifth consecutive season in [[1997–98 Egyptian Premier League|1997–98]] and winning the [[1998 Arab Super Cup]] title with Zobel for the second successive season, beating [[MC Oran]] and [[Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh)|Al-Shabab]], and drawing with [[Club Africain]].

Al Ahly participated in the Arab Championships for the first time in 1994 after a decision to boycott the African tournaments due to weak financial returns and complaints about the refereeing decisions in the [[1994 CAF Super Cup]]. Al Ahly won the [[1994 Arab Cup Winners' Cup]] by defeating [[Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh)|Al Shabab]] in the final 1–0 with a goal scored by [[Felix Aboagye]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A/|title=تفوق عربي – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112130245/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> After leading Al Ahly to their second consecutive league title and the Arab Super Cup in Morocco, [[Reiner Hollmann]] left Al Ahly at the end of 1997, after finishing second in the [[1997 Arab Club Champions Cup]] in Tunisia. He was replaced by his countryman [[Rainer Zobel]], who succeeded in winning the league championship for the fifth consecutive season in [[1997–98 Egyptian Premier League|1997–98]] and winning the [[1998 Arab Super Cup]] title with Zobel for the second successive season, beating [[MC Oran]] and [[Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh)|Al-Shabab]], and drawing with [[Club Africain]].
In 1998, Al Ahly returned to the African championships for the first time in six years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/|title=استمرار المدرسة الألمانية – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112223406/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>
In 1998, Al Ahly returned to the African championships for the first time in six years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/|title=استمرار المدرسة الألمانية – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112223406/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>


In the summer of 2001, Ahly signed [[Manuel José]] to take on the leadership of the team, the first time in the club's history to have a Portuguese manager. Jose's first acquaintance with Al Ahly was a friendly match against [[Real Madrid]] in August 2001, when Al Ahly stunned Madrid with a 1–0 win with a goal by [[Sunday Chibuike]] at the Cairo Stadium. The goal came after Khaled Bebo embarked on a counter-attacking solo run before passing to [[Hossam Ghaly]] who beat the Real goalkeeper and passed it to Sunday who shoot it into the empty net.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/1474011.stm|title=Al Ahly upset Real Madrid|website=bbc.co.uk|date=4 August 2001}}</ref>
In the summer of 2001, Ahly signed [[Manuel José]] to take on the leadership of the team, the first time in the club's history to have a Portuguese manager. Jose's first match with Al Ahly was a friendly against [[Real Madrid]] in August 2001, when Al Ahly stunned Madrid with a 1–0 win at the Cairo Stadium.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/1474011.stm|title=Al Ahly upset Real Madrid|website=bbc.co.uk|date=4 August 2001}}</ref>
This was the fourth time Al Ahly had defeated a European champion, the others being a 3–2 victory over [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]] in 1963 who had won the European Cup in 1961 and 1962 and reached the final in 1963, a 2–1 win against [[Bayern Munich]] in 1977, and finally, defeating [[CSA Steaua București (football)|Steaua București]] 3–0 in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%82%d8%af%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b2-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84/|title=قدوم-جوزيه-والفوز-علي-الريال|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623145835/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%82%d8%af%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b2-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84/|archive-date=23 June 2020}}</ref>
This was the fourth time Al Ahly had defeated a European champion, the others being a 3–2 victory over [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]] in 1963, a 2–1 win against [[Bayern Munich]] in 1977, and a 3–0 win against [[CSA Steaua București (football)|Steaua București]] in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%82%d8%af%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b2-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84/|title=قدوم-جوزيه-والفوز-علي-الريال|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623145835/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%82%d8%af%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%81%d9%88%d8%b2-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84/|archive-date=23 June 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly won the African Champions League title after a 4–1 victory over [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.]] The first leg was held on 8 December at the [[Loftus Versfeld Stadium]] in the South African capital [[Pretoria]], and ended in a 1–1 draw. [[Gift Kampamba]] scored in the 26th minute, and [[Sayed Abdel Hafeez]] equalized in the 58th minute. The second leg was held on 21 December at the Cairo International Stadium in the presence of 75,000 spectators, and ended with a victory for Al Ahly with three goals scored by [[Khaled Bebo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yallakora.com/news/200037/حكاية-نهائي-4-الأهلي-بطل-2001-هاتريك-بيبو-والعرجون-نجم-المباراة|title=حكاية نهائي (4).. الأهلي بطل 2001.. "هاتريك" بيبو والعرجون نجم المباراة|website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the African Champions League title after a 4–1 on aggregate victory over [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]]. The first leg was held on 8 December at the [[Loftus Versfeld Stadium]] in the South African capital [[Pretoria]], and ended in a 1–1 draw. The second leg was held on 21 December at the Cairo International Stadium in the presence of 75,000 spectators, and ended with a 3–0 win for Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yallakora.com/news/200037/حكاية-نهائي-4-الأهلي-بطل-2001-هاتريك-بيبو-والعرجون-نجم-المباراة|title=حكاية نهائي (4).. الأهلي بطل 2001.. "هاتريك" بيبو والعرجون نجم المباراة|website=Yallakora.com}}</ref>


Al Ahly also confirmed their continental supremacy by grabbing the Super Cup with a victory over yet another South African team. This time defeating [[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.]] 4–1 in Cairo, in a match that saw Al Ahly's goalkeeper [[Essam El Hadary]] scoring his historic goal. Manuel Jose was unable to collect any local championships in his first term,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%88-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7/|title=عودة-غزو-إفريقيا|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112170114/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%88-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> although his team was able to achieve an emphatic 6–1 victory against the defending champion Zamalek in the league, with [[Khaled Bebo]] scoring four goals. It is the first and only time in the history of the Cairo derby that any player had achieved that feat. At the end of the season, Jose was sacked and replaced by the Dutchman [[Johannes Bonfrere]] on a one-year contract, on a monthly salary of $18,000. The club's decision to sack Jose was not welcomed by the majority of the fans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/2067222.stm|title=Bonfrere joins Al Ahly|website=Bbc.co.uk|date=26 June 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%846-1/|title=ال6–1|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112165248/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%846-1/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly also won the [[2002 CAF Super Cup]] with a 4–1 victory over [[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.]] in Cairo, in a match that saw Al Ahly's goalkeeper [[Essam El Hadary]] scoring his historic goal. Manuel Jose was unable to collect any local championships in his first term,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%88-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7/|title=عودة-غزو-إفريقيا|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112170114/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%88-%D8%A5%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> although his team was able to achieve an emphatic 6–1 victory against the defending champion Zamalek in the league. At the end of the season, Jose was sacked and replaced by the Dutchman [[Johannes Bonfrere]] on a one-year contract, on a monthly salary of $18,000. The club's decision to sack Jose was not liked by the majority of the fans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/2067222.stm|title=Bonfrere joins Al Ahly|website=Bbc.co.uk|date=26 June 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%846-1/|title=ال6–1|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112165248/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%846-1/|archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>


===Golden Era (2005–2013)===
===Golden era (2005–2013)===
==== 2005: Undefeated Season ====
Al Ahly achieved victory in all the matches of the first 14 rounds of the [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League]], to win the Premier League title for the 29th time in the club history and the first local championship for the Portuguese coach Manuel José who was rehired by the club. Al Ahly won the league by a record 31 point difference from [[ENPPI SC|Enppi]], the closest competitor. It was the first time that a club won all their matches in the first half of a season since the league began in 1948.<ref>{{cite news|date=24 December 2004|title=Al Ahly set Egyptian record|website=[[BBC Sport]]|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/4123535.stm}}</ref>
Al Ahly achieved victory in all the matches of the first 14 rounds of the [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League]], to win the Premier League title for the 29th time in the club history and the first local championship for the Portuguese coach Manuel José who was rehired by the club. Al Ahly won the league by a record 31 point difference from [[ENPPI SC|Enppi]], the closest competitor. It was the first time that a club won all their matches in the first half of a season since the league began in 1948.<ref>{{cite news|date=24 December 2004|title=Al Ahly set Egyptian record|website=[[BBC Sport]]|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/4123535.stm}}</ref>
[[File:AFC ULtras.jpg|thumb|Al Ahly fans celebrating after winning the 2005 CAF Champions League]]
[[File:AFC ULtras.jpg|thumb|Al Ahly fans celebrating after winning the 2005 CAF Champions League]]
Al Ahly also won their second Egyptian Super Cup in July 2005 by defeating Enppi 1–0, with a goal scored in extra time by [[Wael Gomaa]]. At the end of 2005, the club clinched the [[2005 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] for the fourth time in their history after defeating [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|Étoile du Sahel]] 3–0 in [[2005 CAF Champions League Final|the final]] in Cairo. The first leg was played on 29 October at the [[Stade Olympique de Sousse]], [[Tunisia]], and ended 0–0. The second leg was played on 12 November at the [[Cairo Military Academy Stadium]] in the presence of 30,000 spectators, due to renovations at Cairo International Stadium in preparation for hosting the [[2006 African Nations Cup]]. Al Ahly won 3–0, with goals scored by [[Mohamed Aboutrika]], Osama Hosni, and [[Mohammed Barakat]].
Al Ahly also won their second Egyptian Super Cup in July 2005 by defeating Enppi 1–0. At the end of 2005, the club clinched the [[2005 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] for the fourth time in their history after defeating [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|Étoile du Sahel]] 3–0 in [[2005 CAF Champions League Final|the final]] in Cairo. The first leg was played on 29 October at the [[Stade Olympique de Sousse]], [[Tunisia]], and ended 0–0. The second leg was played on 12 November at the [[Cairo Military Academy Stadium]] in the presence of 30,000 spectators, due to renovations at Cairo International Stadium in preparation for hosting the [[2006 African Nations Cup]]. Al Ahly won 3–0, with goals scored by [[Mohamed Aboutrika]], Osama Hosni, and [[Mohamed Barakat|Mohammed Barakat]].


With their Champions League triumph, the team would go on to set an unprecedented record of going an entire season unbeaten in all competitions. 46 matches were played in the [[Egyptian Premier League]],<ref>{{cite web|title=2005-06 Egyptian Premier League – Results|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/egypt/premier-league/2005-2006/regular-season/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> [[Egypt Cup]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]], and the [[CAF Champions League]] combined, with the club completing a quadruple winning all the aforementioned competitions. The club also set another record of not losing in 52 games in 852 days. Al Ahly then made their first appearance at a [[FIFA Club World Cup]] in [[2005 FIFA Club World Cup|December 2005]], but had an unsuccessful campaign as the team lost to [[Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah)|Al-Ittihad]] in the first round and then lost the fifth-place to [[Sydney FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9/|title=الرباعية-وكأس-العالم-لأول-مرة الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719011603/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9/|archive-date=19 July 2020}}</ref>
With their Champions League triumph, the team would go on to set an unprecedented record of going an entire season unbeaten in all competitions. 46 matches were played in the [[Egyptian Premier League]],<ref>{{cite web|title=2005-06 Egyptian Premier League – Results|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/egypt/premier-league/2005-2006/regular-season/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> [[Egypt Cup]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]], and the [[CAF Champions League]] combined, with the club completing a quadruple winning all the aforementioned competitions. The club also set another record of not losing in 52 games in 852 days. Al Ahly made their first appearance at a [[FIFA Club World Cup]] in [[2005 FIFA Club World Cup|December 2005]], but had an unsuccessful campaign as the team lost to [[Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah)|Al-Ittihad]] in the first round and then lost the fifth-place match to [[Sydney FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9/|title=الرباعية-وكأس-العالم-لأول-مرة الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719011603/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9/|archive-date=19 July 2020}}</ref>
[[File:Aboutrika2011.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Mohamed Aboutrika]], one of the club legends.]]
[[File:Aboutrika2011.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Mohamed Aboutrika]], one of the club legends.]]


Many believe that [[2006–07 Al Ahly SC season|2006–07 season]] is the best season in the history of Al Ahly in terms of achievements, starting with the Egyptian Super Cup for the second time with another win over Enppi, with a goal in the stoppage time. The club also won the league for the second time in a row. Al Ahly then returned to the Egyptian Cup with a 3–0 win over [[Zamalek SC]], achieving a [[Treble (association football)|domestic treble]].
The [[2006–07 Al Ahly SC season|2006–07 season]] was successful, starting with the Egyptian Super Cup for the second time with another win over Enppi, with a goal in the stoppage time. The club also won the league for the second time in a row. Al Ahly returned to the Egyptian Cup with a 3–0 win over [[Zamalek SC]], achieving a [[Treble (association football)|domestic treble]].


Al Ahly dominated Africa again by reaching the final against [[CS Sfaxien]], drawing the first leg 1–1 in the Cairo Stadium, with goals scored by Abu Trika in the first half from a direct free kick, and then an equalizer from [[Joetex Asamoah Frimpong|Frimpong]] for Sfaxien, five minutes in the second half. CS Sfaxien were the favorites to win the cup for the first time in their history. In the last seconds of the second leg, however, the result was 0–0 until [[Mohamed Aboutrika]] scored the only goal of the match on the volley, to clinch the title for Al Ahly.
Al Ahly performed well in the CAF Super Cup by reaching the final against [[CS Sfaxien]], drawing the first leg 1–1 in the Cairo Stadium. After the match, CS Sfaxien were considered favorites to win the cup. The second leg against CS Sfaxien ended in a 1–0 win for Al Ahly.


The club then participated in the [[2006 FIFA Club World Cup]] for the second time in a row, in the championship held in [[Japan]]. Al Ahly's participation this time was a progress to the previous one, as they defeated [[Auckland City FC]] in the quarter-final 2–0 with two goals scored by [[Flávio Amado]] and [[Mohamed Aboutrika]] in the second half. The team qualified for the semi-finals to face Brazilian club [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]], losing 2–1 by goals from [[Alexandre Pato]] and [[Luiz Adriano]], while Flavio scored for Al Ahly in the second half. The club managed to achieve the bronze medal for the first time in African history by defeating [[Club América]] 2–1 in [[Yokohama]]. Mohamed Aboutrika scoring the two goals, while [[Salvador Cabañas]] scored the only goal for the Mexican club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ae%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%88%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%a9/|title=الرباعية-التاريخية-وليلة-أبوتريكة الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718014342/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ae%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%88%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%a9/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>
The club then participated in the [[2006 FIFA Club World Cup]] in their second appearance. Al Ahly's participation this time was better compared to their previous one, as they defeated [[Auckland City FC]] in the quarter-final 2–0. The team played in the semi-finals against Brazilian club [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]], losing 2–1. The club managed to achieve the bronze medal for the first time in African history by defeating [[Club América]] 2–1 in [[Yokohama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ae%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%88%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%a9/|title=الرباعية-التاريخية-وليلة-أبوتريكة الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718014342/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ae%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%88%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%a9/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly played the [[2007 CAF Super Cup]] on 18 February at the [[Addis Ababa Stadium]] as the champion of the [[2006 CAF Champions League]] against the [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|ES Sahel]], the champion of the [[2006 CAF Confederation Cup]]. Al Ahly suffered from many absentees at this stage due to injuries. However, the match went to penalties after the extra time ended with a goalless draw, which Al Ahly won 5–4 on shootout. After achieving the Super Cup title, the club equalled the record set by Zamalek with 3 Super Cup titles, before adding three other titles to set a new record. Al Ahly also set another record as the club with most participations in the African Super Cup (8 times).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/اكتساح-محلي/|title=اكتساح-محلي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
Al Ahly played the [[2007 CAF Super Cup]] on 18 February at the [[Addis Ababa Stadium]] as the champion of the [[2006 CAF Champions League]] against the [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|ES Sahel]], the champion of the [[2006 CAF Confederation Cup]]. Al Ahly suffered from many absentees at this stage due to injuries. However, the match went to penalties after the extra time ended with a goalless draw, which Al Ahly won 5–4 on shootout. After achieving the Super Cup title, the club equalled the record set by Zamalek with 3 Super Cup titles, before adding three other titles to set a new record. Al Ahly also set another record as the club with most participations in the African Super Cup (8 times).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/اكتساح-محلي/|title=اكتساح-محلي|website=Alahlyegypt.com}}</ref>
[[File:Min zamalek2.jpg|thumbnail|260px|right|[[Ultras Ahlawy]] Tifo before Cairo derby in [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League]].]]
[[File:Min zamalek2.jpg|thumbnail|260px|right|[[Ultras Ahlawy]] Tifo before Cairo derby in [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League]].]]
The Red Giants continued dominating the league title, winning the [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] for the 4th consecutive time by 17 points away from [[Ismaily SC]]. The team also won the Super Cup for the fourth time in a row by beating Zamalek 2–0 with goals by [[Ahmed Hassan (footballer, born 1975)|Ahmed Hassan]] and [[Moataz Eno]]. It was the second victory in a week for Ahly over Zamalek after their meeting in the [[2008 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] a week earlier. Al Ahly won the CAF Champions league for the sixth time with a 4–2 win on aggregate over [[Coton Sport FC de Garoua]] in the final, after finishing the first leg with a 2–0 win and drawing in the second leg 2–2. The club set off for the Club World Cup again, but this time with two defeats from [[C.F. Pachuca]] and [[Adelaide Football Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86/|title=الأهلي-يعود-لليابان|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722010115/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly continued winning the league title, winning the [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] for the 4th consecutive time by 17 points away from [[Ismaily SC]]. The team also won the Super Cup for the fourth time in a row by beating Zamalek 2–0. It was the second victory in a week for Ahly over Zamalek after their meeting in the [[2008 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] a week earlier. Al Ahly won the CAF Champions league for the sixth time with a 4–2 win on aggregate over [[Coton Sport FC de Garoua]] in the final, after finishing the first leg with a 2–0 win and drawing in the second leg 2–2. The club set off for the Club World Cup again, but lost against [[C.F. Pachuca]] and [[Adelaide Football Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86/|title=الأهلي-يعود-لليابان|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722010115/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref>


The club started the 2008–09 season winning the [[2009 CAF Super Cup|CAF Super Cup]] after defeating CS Sfaxien 2–1 with two goals scored by Flávio, and before starting the race to the league's shield with [[Ismaily SC|Ismaily]]. The two teams played a playoff match to determine the champion, which Al Ahly won 1–0 by Flavio's header from a free kick delivered by his compatriot [[Gilberto (Angolan footballer)|Gilberto]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8066497.stm|title=Al Ahly clinch league title|website=bbc.co.uk|date=24 May 2009}}</ref>
The club started the 2008–09 season winning the [[2009 CAF Super Cup|CAF Super Cup]] after defeating CS Sfaxien 2–1, before starting the race to the league's shield with [[Ismaily SC|Ismaily]]. The two teams played a playoff match to determine the champion, which Al Ahly won 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8066497.stm|title=Al Ahly clinch league title|website=bbc.co.uk|date=24 May 2009}}</ref>
It was the last championship for Manuel José during his second term before handing over the team's leadership to [[Hossam El-Badry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b1%d8%ad%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%86%d9%87%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=رحيل جوزيه بعد نهاية مثيرة – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722010121/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b1%d8%ad%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%86%d9%87%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a9/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref> El Badry managed to keep the 2009–10 league shield in Al Ahly's cupboard to become the first national coach to win the league championship for the club in 23 years. Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup by defeating [[Haras El Hodoud SC]] 1–0.
It was the last championship for Manuel José during his second term before handing over the team's leadership to [[Hossam El-Badry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b1%d8%ad%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%86%d9%87%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=رحيل جوزيه بعد نهاية مثيرة – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722010121/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b1%d8%ad%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%86%d9%87%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%ab%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a9/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref> El Badry managed to keep the 2009–10 league shield in Al Ahly's cupboard to become the first national coach to win the league championship for the club in 23 years. Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup by defeating [[Haras El Hodoud SC]] 1–0.
[[File:Al Ahly 2011.jpg|thumb|240px|Al Ahly starting line up in 2011.]]
[[File:Al Ahly 2011.jpg|thumb|240px|Al Ahly starting line up in 2011.]]
In the [[2010 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]], Al Ahly qualified for the semi-finals, but was knocked out by [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis]] due to a famous refereeing mistake by [[Joseph Lamptey]] that gave the hosts a win in the second leg with a clear handball in the goal scored by [[Michael Eneramo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%aa%d9%81%d9%88%d9%82-%d9%85%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%88%d8%b8%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a5%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/|title=تفوق محلي وظلم إفريقي – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011220/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%aa%d9%81%d9%88%d9%82-%d9%85%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%88%d8%b8%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a5%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref>
In the [[2010 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]], Al Ahly qualified for the semi-finals, but was knocked out by [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis]] due to a refereeing mistake by [[Joseph Lamptey]] that gave the hosts a win in the second leg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%aa%d9%81%d9%88%d9%82-%d9%85%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%88%d8%b8%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a5%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/|title=تفوق محلي وظلم إفريقي – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011220/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%aa%d9%81%d9%88%d9%82-%d9%85%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a-%d9%88%d8%b8%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a5%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/|archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref>


The sports activity in Egypt was postponed because of the [[Port Said Stadium riot]], which resulted in the deaths of 74 people including 72 Al Ahly fans and caused the injuries of more than 500 people. In the first match after the return of sports activity, Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup after defeating Enppi 2–1, in a mourn-driven match at the empty stadium of [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. Despite the difficult events, Al Ahly players overcame the circumstances and defeated Esperance in the [[2012 CAF Champions League Final]]. The first leg finished 1–1 at the [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. A 2-1 second leg victory to Al Ahly at the [[Stade Olympique de Radès]] added the seventh African champions title in the history of the club, with [[Mohamed Nagy|Gedo]] scoring Ahly's opener from a shot inside the 18 yard box before half-time, and [[Walid Soliman (footballer)|Walid Soliman]] making it 2–0 in the 61st minute. Esperance's striker [[Yannick N'Djeng]] pulled a goal back, and Mohamed Aboutrika missed a penalty, but Al Ahly held on to win the match.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/20357913|title=African Champions League: Al Ahly beat holders Esperance|work=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a3%d8%ac%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a1/|title=من أجل الشهداء – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718010354/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a3%d8%ac%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a1/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>
The sports activity in Egypt was postponed because of the [[Port Said Stadium riot]], which resulted in the deaths of 74 people including 72 Al Ahly fans and caused the injuries of more than 500 people. In the first match after the return of sports activity, Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup after defeating Enppi 2–1, in a mourn-driven match at the empty stadium of [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. Despite the difficult events, Al Ahly players overcame the circumstances and defeated Esperance in the [[2012 CAF Champions League Final]]. The first leg finished 1–1 at the [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. A 2–1 second leg victory to Al Ahly at the [[Stade Olympique de Radès]] added the seventh African champions title in the history of the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/20357913|title=African Champions League: Al Ahly beat holders Esperance|work=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a3%d8%ac%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a1/|title=من أجل الشهداء – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718010354/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a3%d8%ac%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a1/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly, led by Hossam El Badri, achieved fourth place in the [[2012 FIFA Club World Cup]] in Japan, with a victory in the first match against [[Sanfrecce Hiroshima]] 2–1, with goals by [[El Sayed Hamdy]] and Ahly's talismanic midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika who came off the bench to score the winning goal after 12 minutes into the second half.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/20658331|title=Egypt's Al Ahly through to Club World Cup semi-finals|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Al Ahly, led by Hossam El Badri, achieved fourth place in the [[2012 FIFA Club World Cup]] in Japan, with a victory in the first match against [[Sanfrecce Hiroshima]] 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/20658331|title=Egypt's Al Ahly through to Club World Cup semi-finals|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Al Ahly then lost 1–0 to the [[Copa Libertadores]] champion [[Sport Club Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians]], and then defeated by [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]] in the third-place deciding match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%86/|title=عودة-لليابان|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718054213/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%86/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly then lost 1–0 to the [[Copa Libertadores]] champion [[Sport Club Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians]], and then defeated by [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]] 2–0 in the third-place deciding match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%86/|title=عودة-لليابان|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718054213/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%86/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>


Hossam El Badri left the team to [[Mohamed Youssef (football)|Mohamed Youssef]], who managed to complete the march successfully and lead Ahly to the [[2013 CAF Champions League]] title for the eighth time by beating the South African club [[Orlando Pirates F.C.|Orlando Pirates]] 2–0 in the second leg match, after a 1–1 draw in the first leg. Mohamed Aboutrika scored for Al Ahly in the first leg from a freekick. The second leg match was the last impression of the fans of club legend Mohamed Aboutrika when he scored the first goal of the match to be the last goal of his journey in the red shirt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%b9%d8%aa%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%b1/|title=اللقب الثامن واعتزال الساحر – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718014441/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%b9%d8%aa%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%b1/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>
Hossam El Badri left the team to [[Mohamed Youssef (football)|Mohamed Youssef]], who lead Al Ahly to the [[2013 CAF Champions League]] title for the eighth time by beating the South African club [[Orlando Pirates F.C.|Orlando Pirates]] 2–0 in the second leg match, after a 1–1 draw in the first leg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%b9%d8%aa%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%b1/|title=اللقب الثامن واعتزال الساحر – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718014441/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%b9%d8%aa%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%b1/|archive-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>


===Mahmoud Taher Era (2014–2017)===
===Mahmoud Taher era (2014–2017)===
Al Ahly made their way to the [[CAF Confederations Cup|African Confederations Cup]] after an early exit from the [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]], but the Red Giants had a new strong motivation in adding this continental tournament to the club's cupboard for the first time. Al Ahly reached the final against [[Séwé FC]] but lost the first leg 2–1. In the return match, the score was 0–0 until the sixth minute of stoppage time, when Al Ahly's [[Emad Moteab]] grabbed the goal of the coronation with a header in the dying minutes, that made coach [[Juan Carlos Garrido]] running with celebration on the pitch. Garrido was later sacked after the club was eliminated from the [[2015 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] on penalties to [[Moghreb Tétouan]] but, he was still able to make Al Ahly win its first [[2014 CAF Confederation Cup|Confederation Cup]] at the first try.
Al Ahly made their way to the [[CAF Confederations Cup|African Confederations Cup]] after an early exit from the [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]]. Al Ahly reached the final against [[Séwé FC]] but lost the first leg 2–1. In the return match, the score was 0–0 until the sixth minute of stoppage time, when Al Ahly's [[Emad Moteab]] scored a goal with a header in the dying minutes which made coach [[Juan Carlos Garrido]] running with celebration onto the pitch. Garrido was later sacked after the club was eliminated from the [[2015 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] on penalties to [[Moghreb Tétouan]].
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A8/|title=الأكثر تتويجا…برأس متعب – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113015401/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A8/|archive-date=13 January 2020}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A8/|title=الأكثر تتويجا…برأس متعب – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113015401/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%B1%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A8/|archive-date=13 January 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly went through a critical phase after most of the stars of the older generation retired, resulting in losses in a number of tournaments. The team regained balance when they met Zamalek in the Super Cup held in [[Dubai]] for the first time at the end of 2015.
Al Ahly's form declined after most of the stars of the older generation retired, resulting in losses in a number of tournaments. The team regained balance when they met Zamalek in the Super Cup held in [[Dubai]] for the first time at the end of 2015.
[[File:Al ahly fans in uae 2.JPG|Al Ahly fans [[Tifo]] before the Egyptian Super Cup in 2015.|thumbnail|right|250px]]
[[File:Al ahly fans in uae 2.JPG|Al Ahly fans [[Tifo]] before the Egyptian Super Cup in 2015.|thumbnail|right|250px]]
[[Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Shafi]] led the Red Giants as a coach to a 3–2 win over Zamalek at the [[Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium]] to add the ninth [[2015 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] in the club's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1/|title=طل-السوبر|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804081925/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1/|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>
[[Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Shafi]] led Al Ahly as a coach to a 3–2 win over Zamalek at the [[Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium]] to win the ninth [[2015 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] in the club's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1/|title=طل-السوبر|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804081925/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1/|archive-date=4 August 2020}}</ref>


After missing on the 2014-2015 Egyptian League title, Al Ahly won the 2015-16 league with a seven-point difference between the defending champions Zamalek. Al Ahly finished the competition with the strongest attack and defense under the leadership of Dutchman [[Martin Jol]], who replaced the Portuguese coach [[Jose Peseiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-38/|title=بطل الدوري 38 – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704103128/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-38/|archive-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
After not winning the 2014–15 league title, Al Ahly won the 2015–16 league with a seven-point difference between the defending champions Zamalek. Al Ahly finished the competition under the leadership of Dutchman [[Martin Jol]], who replaced the Portuguese coach [[Jose Peseiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-38/|title=بطل الدوري 38 – الموقع الرسمى للنادى الأهلى|website=Alahlyegypt.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704103128/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%8a-38/|archive-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the league title for the 39th time in the club's history before the end of the league with four rounds. The team managed to go 39th games in a row unbeaten in all competitions, setting a record of 30 games unbeaten in the league, however Al Ahly reached the final of the [[2016 Egypt Cup]] but lost to rival Zamalek SC in a 3–1 defeat hence Al Ahly failed to secure the 36th Egypt Cup for its cabinet. Under the leadership of Hossam El-Badry, Al Ahly was able to keep a clean sheet in 30 games that season in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youm7.com/story/2017/5/30/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%80-39/3260128|title=الأهلى يفوز بالدورى للمرة الـ "39"|website=Youm7.com}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the league title for the 39th time in the club's history before the end of the league with four rounds. The team managed to go 39th games in a row unbeaten in all competitions, setting a record of 30 games unbeaten in the league, however Al Ahly reached the final of the [[2016 Egypt Cup]] and lost to rival Zamalek SC in a 3–1 defeat, leading to Al Ahly failing to win their 36th Egypt Cup. Under the leadership of Hossam El-Badry, Al Ahly was able to keep a clean sheet in 30 games that season in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youm7.com/story/2017/5/30/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%80-39/3260128|title=الأهلى يفوز بالدورى للمرة الـ "39"|website=Youm7.com}}</ref>


The club then won the [[2016–17 Egypt Cup|Egyptian Cup]] for the 36th time in its history after beating [[Al-Masry SC|Al Masry]] 2–1 in a strong match at the Egyptian Cup final at [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. Al Masry scored in the 102nd minute before [[Amr Gamal]] equalized in the 117th minute, and [[Ahmed Fathy]] added the winning goal in the 120th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/ar-eg/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AC-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-37-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE%D9%87/1xpju5bprslu91r7oifnq0vwjr|title=الأهلي يتوج بالكأس رقم 37 في تاريخه|website=Goal.com}}</ref>
The club then won the [[2016–17 Egypt Cup|Egyptian Cup]] for the 36th time in its history after beating [[Al-Masry SC|Al Masry]] 2–1 in extratime in the Egyptian Cup final at [[Borg El Arab Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/ar-eg/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AC-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-37-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE%D9%87/1xpju5bprslu91r7oifnq0vwjr|title=الأهلي يتوج بالكأس رقم 37 في تاريخه|website=Goal.com}}</ref>


Al Ahly reached the Final of the [[2017 CAF Champions League]], drawing 1–1 with Wydad AC at Borg El Arab Stadium, Wydad later hosted Al Ahly at Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, when Al Ahly was defeated 1-0 and failed to secure the 9th CAF Champions League trophy.
Al Ahly reached the final of the [[2017 CAF Champions League]], drawing 1–1 with Wydad AC at Borg El Arab Stadium. Wydad later hosted Al Ahly at [[Stade Mohammed V]] in [[Casablanca]], where Al Ahly was defeated 1–0 and failed to secure the 9th CAF Champions League trophy.


===Mahmoud El Khatib Era & Return to African Triumph (2017–Present)===
===Mahmoud El Khatib era & return to African success (2017–)===
On 1 December 2017, [[Mahmoud El Khatib]] was elected as the new club president. El Khatib won the polls ahead of Mahmoud Taher with 20,956 votes. Taher, who had been president since 2014 until 2017, collected 13,182 votes. In the race of vice-presidency, Mustafa Fahmy collected 14,269 votes compared to former Egyptian sports minister El Amry Farouk who won with 19,923 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42193642|title=Mahmoud El Khatib is new Al Ahly president as Mustapha Fahmy loses out |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=1 December 2017|access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref>
On 1 December 2017, [[Mahmoud El Khatib]] was elected as the new club president. El Khatib won the polls ahead of Mahmoud Taher with 20,956 votes. Taher, who had been president since 2014 until 2017, collected 13,182 votes. In the race of vice-presidency, former Egyptian sports minister El Amry Farouk won with 19,923 votes with Mustafa Fahmy receiving 14,269 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42193642|title=Mahmoud El Khatib is new Al Ahly president as Mustapha Fahmy loses out |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=1 December 2017|access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref>


Al Ahly won the [[2017–18 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] title for the tenth time in its history, after defeating [[Al Masry SC]] 1–0, in the match that was held on 12 January 2019 at the [[Hazza bin Zayed Stadium]] [[Al Ain]], [[United Arab Emirates]].
Al Ahly won the [[2017–18 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] title for the ten time in its history, after defeating [[Al Masry SC]] 1–0.
The winning goal was scored by [[Walid Azaro]] in the 12th minute of the first extra half of the match, which gave the Red Devils the title, this also made Walid the first Moroccan and foreigner to score in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/|title=الأهلي يتوّج بلقب كأس السوبر للمرة العاشرة في تاريخه |work=Al Ahly SC Website|date=12 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224055226/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=24 February 2020 }}</ref>
The winning goal was scored by [[Walid Azaro]] in the 12th minute of the first extra half of the match, which gave Al Ahly the title, also making Walid the first Moroccan and foreigner to score in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/|title=الأهلي يتوّج بلقب كأس السوبر للمرة العاشرة في تاريخه |work=Al Ahly SC Website|date=12 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224055226/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=24 February 2020 }}</ref>


The next season, the club managed to clinch the [[2017–18 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] for the third consecutive season under the leadership of the manager [[Hossam El-Badry]], and fortieth in its history, reaching the fourth star. Al Ahly officially won the title 6 weeks before the end of the championship, achieving the second fastest league in its history after the historic [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2018/03/12/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9ll-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9/|title=النجمة الرابعةll "الأربعين".. ثاني أسرع دوري في تاريخ الأهلي |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=12 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225145625/http://alahlyegypt.com/2018/03/12/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9ll-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=25 February 2020 }}</ref>
The next season, the club managed to clinch the [[2017–18 Egyptian Premier League|Egyptian Premier League]] for the third consecutive season under the leadership of the manager [[Hossam El-Badry]], and 40th in its history. Al Ahly officially won the title 6 weeks before the end of the championship, achieving the second fastest league in its history after the [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2018/03/12/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9ll-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9/|title=النجمة الرابعةll "الأربعين".. ثاني أسرع دوري في تاريخ الأهلي |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=12 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225145625/http://alahlyegypt.com/2018/03/12/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9ll-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=25 February 2020 }}</ref>


Al Ahly reached the 2018 CAF Champions League Final, but lost to Tunisian club Esperance Du Tunis. Al Ahly won in the first leg 3–1, but Esperance Du Tunis defeated Al Ahly 3–0 in the second leg, making them win the CAF Champions League Final hence, Al Ahly failed to secure the 9th CAF Champions League title.
Al Ahly reached the 2018 CAF Champions League Final, but lost to Tunisian club Esperance Du Tunis. Al Ahly won in the first leg 3–1, but Esperance Du Tunis defeated Al Ahly 3–0 in the second leg with them win the CAF Champions League Final.


On 9 April 2019, Al Ahly was knocked off the [[2018-19 CAF Champions League]] after suffering a 5-0 humiliating loss to South Africa's Mameloudi Sundowns. In the return match, Al Ahly won 1-0 but the score on aggregate was 5–1. This loss which was a catastrophe for the club's history and was the club's biggest loss since 1942 and in the CAF Champions League tournament. This loss resulted in the club's board deducting 10% of the players salary for a year. Many even criticized Martin Lasarte saying he was mostly responsible for the loss.
On 9 April 2019, Al Ahly was knocked out of the [[2018–19 CAF Champions League]] in the quarter-finals after suffering a 5–0 loss in the first leg to South Africa's Mameloudi Sundowns. In the second leg, Al Ahly won 1–0 but the score on aggregate was 5–1. This loss was the club's biggest loss since 1942 and in the CAF Champions League tournament. This loss resulted in the club's board deducting 10% of the players salary for a year. Many even criticized Martin Lasarte saying he was mostly responsible for the loss.


Al Ahly managed to win the [[2018–19 Egyptian Premier League]] title for the fourth consecutive season and for the 41st in its history under the leadership of the Uruguayan manager [[Martín Lasarte]], after defeating [[Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC|Al Mokawloon Al Arab]] 3–1 in a meeting that gathered the two on 24 July 2019 at the [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. This result put Ahly five points clear of their rivals Zamalek with one game of the league season left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49111077|title=Egyptian Premier League: Al Ahly win title with game to spare |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly managed to win the [[2018–19 Egyptian Premier League]] title for the fourth consecutive season and for the 41st in its history under the leadership of the Uruguayan manager [[Martín Lasarte]], after defeating [[Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC|Al Mokawloon Al Arab]] 3–1. This result put Ahly five points clear of their rivals Zamalek with one game of the league season left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49111077|title=Egyptian Premier League: Al Ahly win title with game to spare |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref>
Al Ahly won the 2018-19 League title despite an extremely difficult path and Al Ahly was in the 18th position (last position of the Egyptian Premier League). Results eventually improved and winter signings that included: Hussein El Shahat, Hamdi Fathi, Mahmoud Wahid, Ramadan Sobhi, Mohamed Mahmoud, Yasser Ebrahim and Geraldo helped improve results which led Al Ahly to the 2018-19 league title. The 2018–19 league win raised the club trophies to 136, making Al Ahly the most crowned club in world football with 20 continental titles; nine Champions Leagues, one [[CAF Confederation Cup|Confederation Cup]], four [[African Cup Winners' Cup|Cup Winners' Cups]], six [[CAF Super Cup|Super Cups]] and one [[Afro-Asian Club Championship]]. As of 2019, Al Ahly has won [[CAF Champions League]] in [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1982]], [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1987]], [[2001 CAF Champions League|2001]], [[2005 CAF Champions League|2005]], [[2006 CAF Champions League|2006]], [[2008 CAF Champions League|2008]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7732186.stm |title=Coton Sport 2–2 Al Ahly |date=16 November 2008 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=30 October 2009}}</ref> [[2012 CAF Champions League|2012]] and in [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]]; making them the most crowned team in Africa. At the national level, Al Ahly achieved 41 [[Egyptian Premier League]] and 36 [[Egypt Cup]], 11 [[Egyptian Super Cup]] title, and seven [[Sultan Hussein Cup]], 16 [[Cairo League]] more than any other club, along with winning the cup of the United Arab Republic on one occasion and the cup of the Egyptian Confederation Cup once.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/07/24/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%87%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%ac%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84/|title=الأهلي الأكثر تتويجًا بالبطولات في العالم |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702101204/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/07/24/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%87%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%ac%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=2 July 2020 }}</ref>
Al Ahly won the 2018–19 league title despite a rough start, as results eventually improved and winter signings helped with team performance. The 2018–19 league win raised the club trophies to 136, making Al Ahly the most crowned club in world football with 20 continental titles; nine Champions Leagues, one [[CAF Confederation Cup|Confederation Cup]], four [[African Cup Winners' Cup|Cup Winners' Cups]], six [[CAF Super Cup|Super Cups]] and one [[Afro-Asian Club Championship]]. As of 2019, Al Ahly has won [[CAF Champions League]] in [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1982]], [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1987]], [[2001 CAF Champions League|2001]], [[2005 CAF Champions League|2005]], [[2006 CAF Champions League|2006]], [[2008 CAF Champions League|2008]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7732186.stm |title=Coton Sport 2–2 Al Ahly |date=16 November 2008 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=30 October 2009}}</ref> [[2012 CAF Champions League|2012]] and in [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]]; making them the most crowned team in Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/07/24/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%87%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%ac%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84/|title=الأهلي الأكثر تتويجًا بالبطولات في العالم |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702101204/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/07/24/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%87%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%ac%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=2 July 2020 }}</ref>


On 31 August, Rene Weiler was named the new coach of Al Ahly. Weiler replaced Martin Lasarte who was sacked despite guiding Ahly to win the league title with a game to spare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49536711|title=Al Ahly: Egyptian giants appoint Rene Weiler as new coach |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=31 August 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref> Weiler was able to win his first title with the club in less than one month as Al Ahly managed to win the [[2018–19 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] for the 11th time in the club history after defeating Zamalek 3–2 on 20 September 2019 at the [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. The Nigerian striker [[Junior Ajayi]] scored the first and third goals for Al Ahly, to become only the second foreigner to score in the history of the [[Egyptian Super Cup]], with the first foreign player to score in the tournament being Moroccan striker [[Walid Azaro]] who scored the winning goal against Al Masry in the [[2017–18 Egyptian Super Cup]]. Ajayi became the first Nigerian and foreign player to score two goals in the Egyptian Super Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/|title="أجايي" أول لاعب أجنبي يحرز هدفين في "السوبر" |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224055226/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=24 February 2020 }}</ref>
On 31 August 2019, [[René Weiler]] was named the new coach of Al Ahly. Weiler replaced Martin Lasarte who was sacked despite guiding Al Ahly to win the league title with a game to spare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49536711|title=Al Ahly: Egyptian giants appoint Rene Weiler as new coach |work=[[BBC Sport]] |date=31 August 2019 |access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref> Weiler was able to win his first title with the club in less than one month as Al Ahly managed to win the [[2018–19 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] for the 11th time in the club history after defeating Zamalek 3–2 on 20 September 2019 at the [[Borg El Arab Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/|title="أجايي" أول لاعب أجنبي يحرز هدفين في "السوبر" |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224055226/http://alahlyegypt.com/2019/09/21/%D8%A3%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7/ |access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=24 February 2020 }}</ref> On 18 September, after [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]'s loss to [[Aswan SC]], Al Ahly won their 42nd Egyptian Premier League title in the [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20]] season and was the second title for Weiler before leaving the club and being replaced by [[Pitso Mosimane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/54356354|title=Pitso Mosimane looks to break more new ground in Egypt|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 1 October 2020}}</ref> On 27 November, Al Ahly faced rival Zamalek in the [[2020 CAF Champions League Final]], winning 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/55109495|title=African Champions League: Al Ahly beat Zamalek in all-Egypt final|date=27 November 2020|work=BBC Sport|access-date= 2 February 2021}}</ref>
[[Mohamed Magdy|Magdy]] scored the winning goal for Al Ahly in the 86th minute to win Al Ahly's ninth CAF Champions League title and their first since [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]]. About a week later, Al Ahly defeated [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC]] in the [[2019–20 Egypt Cup|Egypt Cup]] final 3–2 on penalties. With this victory, Al Ahly won the treble for the third time in their history, and becoming the first African team to complete the [[Treble (association football)#Continental trebles|continental treble]] three times.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Al Ahly wins Egypt Cup to complete historical treble|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/al-ahly-wins-egypt-cup-to-complete-historical-treble|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207015249/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/al-ahly-wins-egypt-cup-to-complete-historical-treble |archive-date=7 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 December 2020|title=Egypt's Al-Ahly claim a historic treble|url=https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/05/soccer/1607203422_853695.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=AS.com|language=en}}</ref>


With Al Ahly qualified for the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup]], they defeated hosts [[Al-Duhail SC|Al Duhail]] in the first match of the tournament, sending Al Ahly to its first official match with the European champions [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] in the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™: Al Duhail SC - Al Ahly SC|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/qatar2020/match-center/400154009|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Fifa.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104175057/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/qatar2020/match-center/400154009 |archive-date=4 January 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fifa Club World Cup: Mosimane's Al Ahly beat Olunga's Al-Duhail to set-up semi-final against Bayern Munich|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/fifa-club-world-cup-mosimanes-al-ahly-beat-olungas-al-duhail/1kgm7fw2a1dkn17t1ilxbisyq9|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204193757/https://www.goal.com/en/news/fifa-club-world-cup-mosimanes-al-ahly-beat-olungas-al-duhail/1kgm7fw2a1dkn17t1ilxbisyq9 |archive-date=4 February 2021 }}</ref> Bayern defeated Al Ahly 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55987920|title=Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich progressed to the Fifa Club World Cup final by beating Al Ahly in Qatar.|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 8 February 2021}}</ref> Al Ahly managed to secure the bronze medal for the second time in the club's history after defeating [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]], the winners of the [[2020 Copa Libertadores]] in the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup#Match for third place|Third place play off]], becoming the first and only Arab or African team to have won two medals in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/56033530|title=Al Ahly beat Palmeiras to clinch third place at Club World Cup|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 11 February 2021}}</ref>
On 18 September, after [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]'s loss to [[Aswan SC]], Al Ahly won their 42nd Egyptian Premier League title in the [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20]] season; this was the 13th league title the club won from 14 possible since 2004, and was the second title for Weiler before leaving the club and being replaced by [[Pitso Mosimane]], the first South African manager in the history Al Ahly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/54356354|title=Pitso Mosimane looks to break more new ground in Egypt|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 1 October 2020}}</ref>


On 28 May 2021, Al Ahly defeated [[RS Berkane]] 2–0 in the [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|2021 CAF Super Cup]] in Qatar, winning their 22nd continental title.<ref>{{cite web|date=28 May 2021|title=Ahly beat Berkane to clinch seventh Total CAF Super Cup title|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-berkane-to-clinch-seventh-super-cup-title|access-date=28 May 2021|work=[[Confederation of African Football|CAF]]}}</ref> On 17 July 2021, Al Ahly defeated [[Kaizer Chiefs FC|Kaizer Chiefs]] 3–0 in the [[2021 CAF Champions League Final|Champions League Final]] in Morocco, winning their tenth [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]] and 23rd continental title.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896166/sport |title=Al-Ahly claim record 10th CAF Champions League title with 3-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs |website=Arab News |date=18 July 2021 }}</ref>
==== Continental dominance (2020–) ====
On 27 November, Al Ahly faced local rival [[Zamalek]] in the [[2020 CAF Champions League Final]], winning 2–1 with [[Amr El Solia|El Solia]] opening the score for Al Ahly in the 5th minute with a header. [[Shikabala]] then equalized for Zamalek in the 31st minute with a left-footed shot on the edge of the penalty area to the top left corner of the net past [[Mohamed El Shenawy|El Shenawy]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/55109495|title=African Champions League: Al Ahly beat Zamalek in all-Egypt final|date=27 November 2020|work=BBC Sport|access-date= 2 February 2021}}</ref>
[[Mohamed Magdy|Magdy]] got the winning goal for Al Ahly in the 86th minute; controlling the ball on his knee outside the penalty area after a clearance, before volleying to the right corner of the net and past [[Mohamed Abou Gabal|Gabaski]], to clinch Al Ahly's ninth CAF Champions League title and their first since [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]]. This match is also known as the African Game of the Century, as the two giants of [[Confederation of African Football|Africa]] faced off each other for the CAF Champions League trophy.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/the-big-nine-for-al-ahly|title=Finally nine for Al Ahly|date=5 January 2021|work=FIFA.com|access-date= 2 February 2021}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/55109495|title=African Champions League: Al Ahly beat Zamalek in all-Egypt final|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 27 November 2020}}</ref> About a week later, Al Ahly defeated [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC]] in the [[2019–20 Egypt Cup|Egypt Cup]] Final 3–2 on penalties. With this Victory, Al Ahly won the treble for the third time in their history, and becoming the first African team to complete the [[Treble (association football)#Continental trebles|continental treble]] three times.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Al Ahly wins Egypt Cup to complete historical treble|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/al-ahly-wins-egypt-cup-to-complete-historical-treble|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-04|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207015249/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/al-ahly-wins-egypt-cup-to-complete-historical-treble |archive-date=7 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-06|title=Egypt's Al-Ahly claim a historic treble|url=https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/05/soccer/1607203422_853695.html|access-date=2022-01-04|website=AS.com|language=en}}</ref>


On 21 September 2021, Al Ahly lost the [[2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] to [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC|Tala'ea El Gaish]] in a 3–2 defeat on penalties,<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 September 2021|title=El Gaish win Egyptian Super Cup title|url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/8/108062/El-Gaish-win-Egyptian-Super-Cup-title|access-date=4 January 2022|website=EgyptToday}}</ref> This resulted in a disciplinary action by the club's board, deducting £E300,000 from the players, football director, and the entirety of the coaching staff salaries.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ismail|first=Ali|date=22 September 2021|title=Al Ahly deduct player salaries following Egyptian Super Cup defeat|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2021/09/22/al-ahly-deduct-player-salaries-following-egyptian-super-cup-defeat/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=KingFut|language=en-GB}}</ref> The deduction was later lifted after Al Ahly beat Zamalek 5–3 in the [[Cairo derby]] on 5 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zamalek 3-5 Al Ahly: Tau's Red Devils claim Cairo Derby bragging rights|url=https://www.goal.com/en/match/zamalek-v-al-ahly/2zdzlbru83aaycqnqu3ah709g|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104172053/https://www.goal.com/en/match/zamalek-v-al-ahly/2zdzlbru83aaycqnqu3ah709g |archive-date=4 January 2022 }}</ref>
Qualified for the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup]], Al Ahly defeated hosts [[Al-Duhail SC|Al Duhail]] in the first match of the tournament, thanks to a strike from [[Hussein El Shahat]], sending Al Ahly to its first official match with the European champions [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] in the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™: Al Duhail SC - Al Ahly SC|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/qatar2020/match-center/400154009|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Fifa.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104175057/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/qatar2020/match-center/400154009 |archive-date=4 January 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fifa Club World Cup: Mosimane's Al Ahly beat Olunga's Al-Duhail to set-up semi-final against Bayern Munich|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/fifa-club-world-cup-mosimanes-al-ahly-beat-olungas-al-duhail/1kgm7fw2a1dkn17t1ilxbisyq9|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204193757/https://www.goal.com/en/news/fifa-club-world-cup-mosimanes-al-ahly-beat-olungas-al-duhail/1kgm7fw2a1dkn17t1ilxbisyq9 |archive-date=4 February 2021 }}</ref> Bayern defeated Al Ahly 2–0 with a brace scored by [[Robert Lewandowski]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55987920|title=Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich progressed to the Fifa Club World Cup final by beating Al Ahly in Qatar.|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 8 February 2021}}</ref> Al Ahly managed to secure the bronze medal for the second time in the club's history after defeating [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]], the winners of the [[2020 Copa Libertadores]] in the [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup#Match for third place|Third place play off]], becoming the first and only Arab or African team to have won two medals in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/56033530|title=Al Ahly beat Palmeiras to clinch third place at Club World Cup|work=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 11 February 2021}}</ref>


On 28 May 2021, Al Ahly beat [[RS Berkane]] 2–0 in the [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|2021 CAF Super Cup]] in Qatar, clinching their 22nd continental title.<ref>{{cite web|date=28 May 2021|title=Ahly beat Berkane to clinch seventh Total CAF Super Cup title|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-berkane-to-clinch-seventh-super-cup-title|access-date=28 May 2021|work=[[Confederation of African Football|CAF]]}}</ref> On 17 July 2021, Al Ahly defeated [[Kaizer Chiefs FC|Kaizer Chiefs]] 3–0 in the [[2021 CAF Champions League Final|Champions League Final]] in Morocco, winning their tenth [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]] and twenty third continental title.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896166/sport |title=Al-Ahly claim record 10th CAF Champions League title with 3-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs |website=Arab News |date=18 July 2021 }}</ref>
On 22 December 2021, Al Ahly won its eigthth [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|CAF Super Cup]] after beating [[Raja CA]] 6–5 on penalties.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ahly beat Raja to clinch eighth TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-raja-to-clinch-seventh-totalenergies-caf-super-cup|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222195813/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-raja-to-clinch-seventh-totalenergies-caf-super-cup |archive-date=22 December 2021 }}</ref>

On 21 September 2021, Al Ahly lost the [[2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup|Egyptian Super Cup]] to [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC|Tala'ea El Gaish]] in a 3–2 defeat on penalties,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-21|title=El Gaish win Egyptian Super Cup title|url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/8/108062/El-Gaish-win-Egyptian-Super-Cup-title|access-date=2022-01-04|website=EgyptToday}}</ref> this resulted in a disciplinary action by the club's board, deducting [[Egyptian pound|£E]]300,000 from the players, football director, and the entirety of the coaching staff salaries.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ismail|first=Ali|date=2021-09-22|title=Al Ahly deduct player salaries following Egyptian Super Cup defeat|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2021/09/22/al-ahly-deduct-player-salaries-following-egyptian-super-cup-defeat/|access-date=2022-01-04|website=KingFut|language=en-GB}}</ref> The deduction was later lifted after Al Ahly beat Zamalek 5–3 in the [[Cairo derby]] on 5 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zamalek 3-5 Al Ahly: Tau's Red Devils claim Cairo Derby bragging rights|url=https://www.goal.com/en/match/zamalek-v-al-ahly/2zdzlbru83aaycqnqu3ah709g|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104172053/https://www.goal.com/en/match/zamalek-v-al-ahly/2zdzlbru83aaycqnqu3ah709g |archive-date=4 January 2022 }}</ref>

On 22 December 2021, Al Ahly achieved its 8th [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|CAF Super Cup]] after beating [[Raja CA]] 6–5 on penalties. Raja scored the first goal in the 13th minute after [[Yasser Ibrahim]] scored an own goal but, Taher Mohamed Taher equalized for Al Ahly on the 90th minute, taking the match to penalty shootouts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ahly beat Raja to clinch eighth TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-raja-to-clinch-seventh-totalenergies-caf-super-cup|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-04|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222195813/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/ahly-beat-raja-to-clinch-seventh-totalenergies-caf-super-cup |archive-date=22 December 2021 }}</ref>


[[File:2021 FIFA Club World Cup Final - 21.jpg|Al Ahly players with the [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup]] bronze medals|thumbnail|right|250px]]
[[File:2021 FIFA Club World Cup Final - 21.jpg|Al Ahly players with the [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup]] bronze medals|thumbnail|right|250px]]


Al Ahly qualified to the [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]] as the champions of Africa. The club won the first match 1–0 against the [[2021 CONCACAF Champions League|CONCACAF Champions League]] winners [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]] of Mexico despite having many players missing due to injuries, and that some of the club's players were participating with the Egyptian national football team in the [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations]]. [[Mohamed Hany]] scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute. In the Semi-final, Al Ahly lost against [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]], the Winners of the [[2021 Copa Libertadores]] 2–0 to play against Saudi Side [[Al Hilal SFC|Al Hilal]] in the Third place playoff. Al Ahly achieved the 3rd place in the [[FIFA Club World Cup]] for the 3rd time in the club's history after defeating Al Hilal 4–0, the biggest victory for Al Ahly in the Club World Cup.
Al Ahly qualified to the [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]] as the champions of Africa. Al Ahly won the first match 1–0 against the [[2021 CONCACAF Champions League|CONCACAF Champions League]] winners [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]] of Mexico despite having many players missing due to injuries, along with some of the club's players participating with the Egyptian national football team in the [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations]]. In the semi-final, Al Ahly lost against [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]], the winners of the [[2021 Copa Libertadores]] 2–0 to play against [[Al Hilal SFC|Al Hilal]] in the third place playoff match. Al Ahly achieved the third place in the [[FIFA Club World Cup]] for the third time in the club's history after defeating Al Hilal 4–0, the biggest victory for Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup.


Al Ahly for the second time reached the CAF Champions League Final for the third time in a row under the management of [[Pitso Mosimane]] (the first time was under the management of Portuguese former manager [[Manuel José]]), after defeating Algerian side [[ES Sétif]] 6–2 on aggregate, but failed to secure the 11th CAF Champions League trophy after losing 2–0 to [[Wydad AC]], this would be seen as unfair since the match was played at Wydad's home stadium ([[Stade Mohamed V]]), and the match should have been played at a neutral stadium. Al Ahly players were unwilling to wear the silver medal and went as far by throwing their silver medal on the ground, Al Ahly's manager, Pitso Mosimane, threw it as well and said that he doesn't play for silver.
Al Ahly for the second time reached the CAF Champions League Final for the third time in a row under the management of [[Pitso Mosimane]], after defeating Algerian side [[ES Sétif]] 6–2 on aggregate, but failed to win their 11th CAF Champions League trophy after losing 2–0 to [[Wydad AC]].


On 13 June 2022, Mosimane parted ways with Al Ahly and Samy Koumsan took over the manager role as an interim manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en-cm/lists/pitso-mosimane-where-does-ex-al-ahly-coach-go-next/blt2ae435e0fc8f3b61 |title=Pitso Mosimane: Where does ex-Al Ahly coach go next? |website=Goal.com |date=13 June 2022 }}</ref> On June 29, 2022, [[Ricardo Soares]] replaced Pitso Mosimane as Al Ahly's manager. His debut with Al Ahly was against [[Petrojet SC|Petrojet]] in the Egypt Cup Semi-final in which he led Al Ahly to a 2–0 victory to meet rival Zamalek for the Egypt Cup Final in which Al Ahly lost to its local rival in a 2–1 defeat hence failed to secure its 38th Egypt Cup. This period witnessed a mass deterioration of Al Ahly, losing 3–2 to [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] and Soares's league debut was a goalless draw with [[El Gouna FC|El Gouna]], Al Ahly lost 2–0 to [[Pyramids FC|Pyramids]] in the league, drawing with [[Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC|Mokawloon Al Arab]] and drawing with [[Pharco FC|Pharco]]. Due to that, Al Ahly went through a critical phase.
On 13 June 2022, Mosimane parted ways with Al Ahly and Samy Koumsan took over the manager role as an interim manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en-cm/lists/pitso-mosimane-where-does-ex-al-ahly-coach-go-next/blt2ae435e0fc8f3b61 |title=Pitso Mosimane: Where does ex-Al Ahly coach go next? |website=Goal.com |date=13 June 2022 }}</ref> On 29 June 2022, [[Ricardo Soares]] replaced Pitso Mosimane as Al Ahly's manager. His debut with Al Ahly was against [[Petrojet SC|Petrojet]] in the Egypt Cup semi-final in which he led Al Ahly to a 2–0 victory to face rival Zamalek for the Egypt Cup Final, in which Al Ahly lost 2–1. This period witnessed a mass deterioration of Al Ahly, losing 3–2 to [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] and Soares's league debut was a goalless draw with [[El Gouna FC|El Gouna]], Al Ahly lost 2–0 to [[Pyramids FC|Pyramids]] in the league, drawing with [[Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC|Mokawloon Al Arab]] and drawing with [[Pharco FC|Pharco]].
Al Ahly for the first time since the [[1991–92 Egyptian Premier League|1991-92 season]] was not in the top two of the Egyptian Premier League table as the club finished third place.
Al Ahly for the first time since the [[1991–92 Egyptian Premier League|1991–92 season]] was not in the top two of the Egyptian Premier League table as the club finished third place.


Following disappointing results during his time as manager, [[Ricardo Soares]] was sacked on 31 August 2022, just 2 months after he was appointed as Al Ahly's manager.
[[File:Walid Soliman Tifo.png|Al Ahly fans [[tifo]] for [[Walid Soliman (footballer)|Walid Soliman]] in his last match before retirement|thumbnail|right|250px]]


He was replaced by [[Marcel Koller]] who was appointed as Al Ahly's new manager on 9 September 2022.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ahmed El-Ramady |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2022/09/10/al-ahly-greatest-africa-marcel-koller/ |title=Al Ahly is the greatest club in Africa, says new head coach Marcel Koller |website=KingFut |date=10 September 2022 }}</ref> Marcel Koller won his first trophy after Al Ahly beat rival Zamalek in a 2–0 win for the Egyptian Super Cup.
Following disappointing results during his reign, [[Ricardo Soares]] was sacked on August 31, 2022, just 2 months after he was appointed as Al Ahly's manager. Many people claimed that the dismissal of Soares was unfair because he arrived to Al Ahly during a hard time.
He was replaced by [[Marcel Koller]] who was appointed as Al Ahly's new manager on September 9, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ahmed El-Ramady |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2022/09/10/al-ahly-greatest-africa-marcel-koller/ |title=Al Ahly is the greatest club in Africa, says new head coach Marcel Koller |website=KingFut |date=10 September 2022 }}</ref> Marcel Koller helped Al Ahly return to winning ways and lifted his first trophy with Al Ahly which was the Egyptian Super Cup when he led Al Ahly to beating arch-rivals [[Zamalek SC]] in a 2–0 win.


Al Ahly under Marcel Koller beat Alexandria's based Smouha SC in a 3–1 win in the Egypt Cup Semi-Final to meet Pyramids FC in the final. A couple of weeks later, Al Ahly played Auckland City for the [[2022 FIFA Club World Cup]], where Al Ahly beat the New Zealand-based team in a 3–0 win to face off [[CONCACAF Champions League]] winners Seattle Sounders who were competing as the first MLS club to participate in the tournament and their first ever match. Al Ahly achieved a late 1–0 victory after a shot from Afsha and advanced to the Semi-Final to meet the [[UEFA Champions League]] winners and Spanish giants: [[Real Madrid]]. This would be the second time the two sides meet after Manuel Jose's 2001 debut with the club where he was able to beat Real Madrid 1–0 at the [[Cairo International Stadium]]. Al Ahly lost to Real Madrid and faced Flamengo for the third place playoffs, when Al Ahly lost 4-2 and ended with the 4th place for the tournament.
Al Ahly under Marcel Koller beat Alexandria's based Smouha SC in a 3–1 win in the Egypt Cup semi-final to meet Pyramids FC in the final. A couple of weeks later, Al Ahly played [[Auckland City FC|Auckland City]] in the [[2022 FIFA Club World Cup]], where Al Ahly beat the New Zealand-based team in a 3–0 win to face off [[CONCACAF Champions League]] winners [[Seattle Sounders FC]] who were competing as the first MLS club to participate in the tournament and their first-ever match in the cup. Al Ahly achieved a late 1–0 victory and advanced to the semi-final to meet the [[UEFA Champions League]] winner [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]]. This would be the second time the two sides meet after Manuel Jose's 2001 debut with the club where he was able to beat Real Madrid 1–0 at the [[Cairo International Stadium]]. Al Ahly lost to Real Madrid and faced [[CR Flamengo|Flamengo]] for the third-place playoffs, when Al Ahly lost 4–2 and ended with the 4th place for the tournament.


Al Ahly won the 2021–22 Egypt Cup after beating [[Pyramids FC|Pyramids]] in the final, being the 38th Egypt Cup for the club.<ref>{{cite news |author=Seif Soliman |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2023/04/11/al-ahly-egypt-cup-champions-pyramids/|title=VIDEO: Al Ahly crowned Egypt Cup champions after extra-time win over Pyramids|website=KingFut |date=11 April 2023 }}</ref> Al Ahly later won the 13th Egyptian Super Cup in its history after beating [[Pyramids FC]] 1–0 at the [[Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium]] in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Seif Soliman |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2023/05/05/al-ahly-super-cup-pyramids-fc/|title=VIDEO: Al Ahly crowned Super Cup champions over Pyramids FC|website=KingFut |date=5 May 2023 }}</ref>
Al Ahly won the 2021-2022 Egypt Cup after beating Pyramids FC in the final. Pyramids FC player Walid El Karti scored the opening goal of the match, before Mahmud Kahraba equalized two minutes later. Hamdi Fathi scored the winning goal for Al Ahly in the 105th minute, rewarding Al Ahly the 38th Egypt Cup for the club.


On 11 June 2023, Al Ahly won the [[2022–23 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] after defeating the same team they lost against in the 2021–22 final, the Moroccan club [[Wydad AC]] after beating them 3–2 on aggregate in the final. The first match was played at the [[Cairo International Stadium]] on 4 June with Al Ahly winning 2–1, but drew with Wydad AC 1–1 at Stade Mohamed V. This gave Al Ahly its 11th CAF Champions League and qualified them for the [[2023 FIFA Club World Cup]] and [[2023 CAF Super Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Seif Soliman |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2023/06/12/al-ahly-11-champions-league-casablanca/|title=VIDEO: Al Ahly lift 11th CAF Champions League title in Casablanca|website=KingFut |date=12 June 2023 }}</ref> A month later, on 10 July, Al Ahly achieved their 43rd Egyptian Premier League title.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2023/07/10/al-ahly-crowned-2023-egyptian-champions/ |title=BREAKING: Al Ahly crowned 2022/23 Egyptian champions |publisher=KingFut |date=10 July 2023 }}</ref> In the [[2023–24 CAF Champions League]], Al Ahly clinched their 12th title after a 1–0 win on aggregate over Espérance de Tunis in the final.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions-league/news/ahly-crowned-champions-of-africa-for-record-extending-12th-title/ |title=Ahly crowned champions of Africa for record-extending 12th title |publisher=CAF Online |date=25 May 2024 }}</ref>
Al Ahly was later awarded the 13th Egyptian Super Cup in its history after beating [[Pyramids FC]] 1-0 at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, [[United Arab Emirates]]. The goal was scored during extra time by Mahmud Kahraba.

On June 11 2023, Al Ahly managed to avenge against Wydad from the [[2021-2022 CAF Champions League final]] after beating the Moroccan club 3-2 on aggregate in the final. The first match was played at Cairo International Stadium on the 4th of June in which Al Ahly won 2-1 and drew with Wydad AC 1-1 at Stade Mohamed V. This crowned Al Ahly its 11th CAF Champions League.


== Rivalries ==
== Rivalries ==
{{Main|Cairo derby}}
{{Main|Cairo derby}}
The '''Cairo Derby''' is a rivalry between Egyptian clubs Al Ahly SC and [[Zamalek SC]]. Both clubs are located in [[Greater Cairo]], and their matches are considered the highlight of the football season with a live broadcast to most of the Middle Eastern and North African countries since the 1960s. Typically, the derby is played twice each season with two matches in the [[Egyptian Premier League]], but it is not uncommon to find the teams meeting each other in the [[Egypt Cup]], especially in the [[Egypt Cup#List of finals|final]], and in Africa's most prestigious club competition, the [[CAF Champions League]].
[[File:AL Ahly and Zamalek historical positions in the League.jpg|thumbnail|right|Al Ahly and Zamalek historical positions in the League]]
The '''Cairo Derby''' is a rival [[Association football|football]] match between Egyptian clubs Al Ahly SC and [[Zamalek SC]], which are among the most successful clubs in Africa. Al Ahly and Zamalek were named by the [[Confederation of African Football]] as the 1st and 2nd African Clubs of the 20th century, respectively. Both clubs are located in [[Greater Cairo]], and their matches are considered the highlight of the football season with a live broadcast to most of the Middle Eastern and North African countries since the 1970s. Typically, the derby is played twice each season with two matches in the [[Egyptian Premier League]], but it is not uncommon to find the teams meeting each other in the [[Egypt Cup]], especially in the [[Egypt Cup#List of Finals|final]], and in Africa's most prestigious club competition, the [[CAF Champions League]].


== Supporters ==
== Supporters ==
===Ultras Ahlawy===
=== Ultras Ahlawy ===
{{Main|Ultras Ahlawy}}
{{Main|Ultras Ahlawy}}


Al Ahly has a large fan base of [[ultras]] named ''[[Ultras Ahlawy]]'' (abbreviated UA07) which are known for their pyrotechnic displays. Ultras Ahlawy raised its banner for the first time at a match against [[ENPPI Club]] on 13 April 2007. Ultras Ahlawy also supports Al Ahly's [[Al Ahly (basketball)|basketball]], [[Al Ahly (volleyball)|volleyball]], and [[Al Ahly (handball)|handball]] teams. Ultras Ahlawy members include college graduates, workers, and youth from many social levels in Egypt. Their motto is "Together Forever", which is meant to highlight the connection between their members. Other slogans include "WE ARE EGYPT", "The best club in the universe" or "The best club in existence" <small>[[Egyptian Arabic|(Egyptian]] pronunciation:</small> A'zam Nady Fi El Koon).
Al Ahly has a large fan base of [[ultras]] named ''[[Ultras Ahlawy]]'' (abbreviated UA07) which are known for their pyrotechnic displays. Ultras Ahlawy raised its banner for the first time at a match against [[ENPPI Club]] on 13 April 2007. Ultras Ahlawy also supports Al Ahly's [[Al Ahly (basketball)|basketball]], [[Al Ahly (volleyball)|volleyball]], and [[Al Ahly (handball)|handball]] teams. Ultras Ahlawy members include college graduates, workers, and youth from many social levels in Egypt. Their motto is "Together Forever", which is meant to highlight the connection between their members. pronunciation: A'zam Nady bel Koron).


=== Other supporting groups ===
Clubs in Egypt became a major political force during the [[2011 Egyptian revolution]] against former president [[Hosni Mubarak|Mubarak]], but were known for long-standing animosity with the police. When 38 members of the Ultras Devils were arrested in Shebeen al-Kom for "belonging to an illegal group", along with additional violent offences, it was seen as a crackdown on the organizations by authorities.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/03/14/egypt-soccer-violence/1988095/|title=Egypt: 38 soccer fans charged with violence |date=14 March 2013 |work=[[USA Today]] |access-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010162321/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/03/14/egypt-soccer-violence/1988095/|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Other Supporting groups===


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| '''Ultras Red Devils'''
| '''Ultras Devils'''
| 2007 (Dissolution in 2015)
| 2007 (Dissolution in 2015)
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==Anthem==
==Anthem==
"Arise, Al Ahly" is the club's official anthem written by the journalist [[Fekry Abaza]] in 1957 and composed by [[Umm Kulthum]]'s husband Mahmoud Sherif. It was influenced by the anthem of the [[Egyptian Revolution of 1919]] "Arise Egyptian".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/2443514.aspx|work=[[Al-Ahram]]|title=قناة الأهلي تنطلق بأوركسترا لنشيد النادي التاريخي من دار الأوبرا}}</ref> The lyrics of the anthem are as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youm7.com/story/2017/10/13/لازم-تعرف-زوج-أم-كلثوم-ملحن-نشيد-الأهلي/3453068|work=[[Youm7]]|title=لازم تعرف.. زوج أم كلثوم "ملحن" نشيد الأهلي}}</ref>
"Arise, Al Ahly" is the club's official anthem written by the journalist [[Fekry Abaza]] in 1957 and composed by [[Umm Kulthum]]'s husband Mahmoud Sherif. It was influenced by the anthem of the [[Egyptian Revolution of 1919]] "Arise Egyptian".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/2443514.aspx|work=[[Al-Ahram]]|title=قناة الأهلي تنطلق بأوركسترا لنشيد النادي التاريخي من دار الأوبرا}}</ref> The lyrics of the anthem are as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youm7.com/story/2017/10/13/لازم-تعرف-زوج-أم-كلثوم-ملحن-نشيد-الأهلي/3453068|work=[[Youm7]]|title=لازم تعرف.. زوج أم كلثوم "ملحن" نشيد الأهلي|date=13 October 2017 }}</ref>
Arise, Al Ahly, see your sons and the soldiers see your Battalions, see your soldiers and the crowds
Arise, Al Ahly, see your sons and the soldiers see your Battalions, see your soldiers and the crowds
See the signs of victory through all the generations see and record the glories of immortality in them
See the signs of victory through all the generations see and record the glories of immortality in them
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From your elders we gained our glory and with your youth we kept our name
From your elders we gained our glory and with your youth we kept our name
You are always you are always always on the top
You are always you are always always on the top

== Name origin ==
Amin Sami Pasha was the first person to propose the name of "Al Ahly Sporting Club". Al Ahly, which means "The National", was named as such because it was created to serve the students and graduates of the high schools who were the mainstay of the [[Egyptian Revolution of 1919|revolution]] against the British occupation of Egypt.<ref name="auto"/>


== Grounds ==
== Grounds ==
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[[File:Mokhtar El tetsh stadium.jpg|thumb|left|175px|[[Cairo Tower]] behind Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]
[[File:Mokhtar El tetsh stadium.jpg|thumb|left|175px|[[Cairo Tower]] behind Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]
[[File:Buildings or spaces dedicated to play (3).jpg|thumb|upright|250px|Al Ahly fans supporting the team in Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]
[[File:Buildings or spaces dedicated to play (3).jpg|thumb|upright|250px|Al Ahly fans supporting the team in Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]
Football was not one of the goals of the club's founders. The club was originally founded for students of higher schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the club, which prompted Al Ahly to build its first stadium in 1909 and they used to call it at the time (Al-Hawsh), which is a colloquial word from the Egyptian dialect meaning “the courtyard” in Arabic. The stadium was developed over the years to become known as [[Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]. In 1929, the stadium was named after Egypt's prince at this time, the [[Farouk of Egypt|Prince Farouk Stadium]]. By 1956, light stands were added to the stadium. The stadium was later renamed to the Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium, after [[Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh|Mokhtar El-Tetsh]], a legend of the club. Al Ahly continued to play their home games at Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium until the [[Cairo International Stadium]] was opened.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=أول ملعب كرة |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704071017/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/ |access-date=2 July 2020|archive-date=4 July 2020 }}</ref> Currently the stadium hold the team training and friendly games.
The club was originally founded for students of higher schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the club, which prompted Al Ahly to build its first stadium in 1909 and was called "Al-Hawsh" at the time, which is a colloquial word from the Egyptian dialect meaning "the courtyard" in Arabic. The stadium was developed over the years to become known as [[Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium]]. In 1929, the stadium was named after Egypt's prince at this time, the [[Farouk of Egypt|Prince Farouk Stadium]]. By 1956, light stands were added to the stadium. The stadium was later renamed to the Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium, after [[Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh|Mokhtar El-Tetsh]], a legend of the club. Al Ahly continued to play their home games at Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium until the [[Cairo International Stadium]] was opened.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/|title=أول ملعب كرة |work=Al Ahly SC Website |date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704071017/http://alahlyegypt.com/announcement/%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a8-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9/ |access-date=2 July 2020|archive-date=4 July 2020 }}</ref> Currently, the stadium holds the team training and friendly games.


===Cairo International Stadium===
=== Cairo International Stadium ===
Al Ahly formerly played their home games at their own ground, [[Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium]], but its capacity was far too small for the club's supporters. As a consequence, [[Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium]] became the official training ground, and [[Cairo International Stadium]] replaced it as the official home ground. Since 2014, Al Ahly stopped playing their home games at the [[Cairo International Stadium]] for an indefinite period due to security reasons. In the [[2016–17 Egyptian Premier League|2016–17]] season, Al Ahly played most of their home games at [[Al Salam Stadium (Egypt)|Al Salam Stadium]] and played their matches in the African competitions at [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. At the first leg of the Egyptian Premier League 2017–18 season, Al Ahly returned to [[Cairo International Stadium]] as its official home ground.
Al Ahly formerly played their home games at their own ground, [[Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium]], but its capacity was too small for the club's supporters. As a way of solving the issue, [[Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium]] became the official training ground, and [[Cairo International Stadium]] replaced it as the official home ground. From 2014 to 2017, Al Ahly stopped playing their home games at the [[Cairo International Stadium]] due to security reasons. In the [[2016–17 Egyptian Premier League|2016–17]] season, Al Ahly played most of their home games at [[Al Salam Stadium (Egypt)|Al Salam Stadium]] and played their matches in the African competitions at [[Borg El Arab Stadium]]. At the first leg of the Egyptian Premier League 2017–18 season, Al Ahly returned to [[Cairo International Stadium]] as its official home ground.
{{wide image|Al Ahly Vs Sundowns 2020.jpg|830px|align-cap=center|Panorama of [[Cairo International Stadium]] before the kick-off of Al Ahly vs [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]] match in the [[2019–20 CAF Champions League knockout stage|2019–20 CAF Champions League]]}}
{{wide image|Al Ahly Vs Sundowns 2020.jpg|830px|align-cap=center|Panorama of [[Cairo International Stadium]] before the kick-off of Al Ahly vs [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]] match in the [[2019–20 CAF Champions League knockout stage|2019–20 CAF Champions League]]}}


===Al Ahly WE Al Salam Stadium===
=== Al Ahly WE Al Salam Stadium ===
[[File:Al_Ahly_WE_stadium.jpg|220x124px|thumb|right]]
[[File:Al_Ahly_WE_stadium.jpg|220x124px|thumb|right]]
On 4 December 2019 Al Ahly Announced that they bought [[Al Salam Stadium (Egypt)|Al Salam Stadium]] as usufruct for 25 years or until Al Ahly SC Stadium is built and important matches that needs larger capacity will be played on [[Cairo Stadium]], the stadium was later renamed to Al Ahly Stadium.
On 4 December 2019, Al Ahly announced that they bought [[Al Salam Stadium (Egypt)|Al Salam Stadium]] as usufruct for 25 years or until Al Ahly SC Stadium is built and important matches that needs larger capacity will be played on [[Cairo Stadium]], the stadium was later renamed to Al Ahly Stadium.

The first match hosted by the stadium was on 6 December against [[Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman)|Al-Hilal Club]] at the [[2019–20 CAF Champions League group stage]].
The first match hosted by the stadium was on 6 December against [[Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman)|Al-Hilal Club]] at the [[2019–20 CAF Champions League group stage]].

Despite acquiring the stadium, Al Ahly confirmed that [[El Entag El Harby SC|El Entag El Harby]], a club owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production that used to play their home matches there, would be allowed to play at the stadium normally until the end of the [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20 season]] to avoid any possible problems or conflicts in the league's schedule, with the option to extend it for further seasons. Al Ahly also confirmed that all national teams would be allowed to play on the venue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/world-news/categories/news/african-watch/al-ahly-announce-new-25-year-lease-for-al-salam-stadium-at-historic-2045-summit/668850 |title=Al Ahly make historic announcement |website=kickoff.com |date=5 December 2019 |access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
Despite acquiring the stadium, Al Ahly confirmed that [[El Entag El Harby SC|El Entag El Harby]], a club owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production that used to play their home matches there, would be allowed to play at the stadium normally until the end of the [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20 season]] to avoid any possible problems or conflicts in the league's schedule, with the option to extend it for further seasons. Al Ahly also confirmed that all national teams would be allowed to play on the venue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/world-news/categories/news/african-watch/al-ahly-announce-new-25-year-lease-for-al-salam-stadium-at-historic-2045-summit/668850 |title=Al Ahly make historic announcement |website=kickoff.com |date=5 December 2019 |access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>


=== Zayed City Stadium ===
===Saleh Selim Stadium<ref>ستاد صالح سليم</ref>===
In November 2022, Al Ahly entered into an agreement with Emirati company [[Populous (company)|Poplous]] which had built football stadiums such as Arsenal's [[Emirates Stadium]] and London's famous [[Wembley Stadium]] to construct a new stadium for the club.
In November 2022, Al Ahly entered into an agreement with the multinational company [[Populous (company)|Populous]], known for building football stadiums such as Arsenal's [[Emirates Stadium]] and London's famous [[Wembley Stadium]], to construct a new stadium for the club.


It was announced that the stadium will be established on an area about 46,000 meters, and it would hold about 50,000 fans, making it the 3rd largest stadium in [[Egypt]] after [[Borg El Arab Stadium]] and [[Cairo International Stadium]]. It will have a sporting complex around the stadium that will include a [[Squash (sport)|squash]] complex with 8 courts, a [[gymnastics]] and a [[karate]] hall, as well as training grounds for [[Association football|football]]. It is expected construction will be completed within 5 years in [[Sheikh Zayed City]].
The new stadium, which will be located in [[Sheikh Zayed City]], is expected to cover an area of approximately 46,000 square meters. It is designed to accommodate around 50,000 fans, making it the third-largest stadium in Egypt, following [[Borg El Arab Stadium]] and [[Cairo International Stadium]]

Here are some key features of the planned stadium and its surrounding sporting complex:

Stadium:
- The stadium will have a seating capacity of approximately 50,000, providing a state-of-the-art facility for Al Ahly's home ground.

- It will be constructed on an area of about 46,000 square meters, providing ample space for the stadium and its facilities.

- The stadium will feature modern amenities and infrastructure, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Sporting Complex:
- The sporting complex surrounding the stadium will include a squash complex with eight courts, catering to the needs of squash enthusiasts
- Additionally, there will be a gymnastics hall and a karate hall, providing facilities for these sports.
- The complex will also include training grounds specifically designed for football, allowing Al Ahly to conduct their training sessions in a dedicated and professional environment.

Construction and Timeline:
- The construction of the new stadium is expected to be completed within a timeframe of approximately 3 years
- The project aims to deliver a world-class stadium that meets international standards and reflects Al Ahly's status as one of the leading football clubs in Africa .


== Media ==
== Media ==
[[Al Ahly TV]] is an Egyptian-Arab channel that currently broadcasts the football team's friendly matches, youth team matches and other sports matches. The channel was established in 2008, in cooperation with [[Arab Radio and Television Network]]. The official broadcast of the channel was launched on 3 December 2010 when former club president [[Hassan Hamdy]] announced the opening of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yallakora.com/news/132690/%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A9-1-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-6-%D8%A3%D8%BA%D8%B3%D8%B7%D8%B3-2008-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B8%D9%84-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE-%D9%82%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A |title=جمعة: 6 أغسطس 2008 سيظل يوما محفورا في تاريخ قناة الأهلي |website=Yallakora.com |date=22 August 2010 |access-date=4 October 2020}}</ref>
[[Al Ahly TV]] is an Egyptian-Arab channel that currently broadcasts the football team's friendly matches, youth team matches and other sports matches. The channel was established in 2008, in cooperation with [[Arab Radio and Television Network]]. The official broadcast of the channel was launched on 3 December 2010 when former club president [[Hassan Hamdy]] announced the opening of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yallakora.com/news/132690/%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A9-1-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-6-%D8%A3%D8%BA%D8%B3%D8%B7%D8%B3-2008-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B8%D9%84-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE-%D9%82%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A |title=جمعة: 6 أغسطس 2008 سيظل يوما محفورا في تاريخ قناة الأهلي |website=Yallakora.com |date=22 August 2010 |access-date=4 October 2020}}</ref>


The club also has a [https://www.youtube.com/user/Officialahlysc/featured YouTube channel] that has over 1.86 million subscribers as of May 2022. Training videos, exclusive features, and match highlights are frequently published on the channel. On 22 January 2021, the club's channel on YouTube released a documentary called [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qt9YpScSTmg/ Secret of the 9th], it reached one million views in less than one day.
The club also has a [[YouTube]] channel that has over 1.16 million subscribers as of September 2023. Training videos, exclusive features, and match highlights are frequently published on the channel. On 22 January 2021, the club's channel on YouTube released a documentary called Secret of the 9th, with it reaching one million views in less than one day.


In addition, the club has its own weekly magazine which covers the club's various news.
In addition, the club has its own weekly magazine which covers the club's various news.

Al-Ahly leaded the top six most popular football clubs on social media from Africa on 12 October 2022:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://boxscorenews.com/alahly-sc-tops-all-african-club-teams-with-largest-social-media-following-p167253-272.htm | title=CardBiz.ca }}</ref>
{{row counter|{| class{{=}}"wikitable sortable"
!#!!Football club!!Country!!Followers
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || '''[[Al-Ahly]]''' || [[Egypt]] || 33 million
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || [[Zamalek SC]] || [[Egypt]] || 13 million
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || [[Raja CA]] || [[Morocco]] || 7 million
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || [[Kaizer Chiefs]] || [[South Africa]] || 6 million
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || [[Orlando Pirates]] || [[South Africa]] || 4 million
|-
| style{{=}}"text-align:center;"| _row_count || [[Simba SC]] || [[Tanzania]] || 4 million
|-
|} }}


== Kits and crest ==
== Kits and crest ==
{{Commons|Al Ahly SC kits}}
{{Commons|Al Ahly SC kits}}
On 3 November 1917, Mohamed Sherif Sabri Bek (who was the uncle of [[King Farouk I]]) became a member of the club and designed the first logo of Al Ahly (10 years after the foundation of the club), it was inspired by the Egyptian flag (which was red and white at the time) and had a crown that represented [[Muhammad Ali Dynasty|Egypt's royal rule]]. In 1952, following the July Revolution and changing the ruling method of Egypt to presidency, the crown was removed. The logo remained unchanged until 2007, when it had slight changes celebrating the club's centenary. In late 2018, a 4th star was added on the top of the badge after Al Ahly's 40th league title.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} Al Ahly's crest was voted "the second most beautiful in the game" in a 2020 poll by Spanish newspaper [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2020/05/03/5eaf3917e2704ebe2e8b4620.html|title=The most beautiful football club crest has been chosen after 14 million votes!|website=Marca.com|date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
On 3 November 1917, [[Sherif Sabri Pasha|Mohamed Sherif Sabri Bek]] (who was the uncle of [[King Farouk I]]) became a member of the club and designed the first logo of Al Ahly. It was inspired by the [[Sultanate of Egypt|Egyptian flag]] (“[[Sultanate of Egypt]]” at that time which was red and white) and had a crown that represented [[Muhammad Ali Dynasty|Egypt's royal rule]]. In 1952, following the [[1952 Egyptian revolution|July Revolution]] and the change of ruling regime from Monarchy to Republic, the crown was removed, and replaced with the word "''Nady''" which means club in arabic. The logo remained unchanged until 2007, when it had slight changes celebrating the club's centenary. In late 2018, a 4th star was added on the top of the badge after Al Ahly's 40th league title.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} Al Ahly's crest was voted "the second most beautiful in the game" in a 2020 poll by Spanish newspaper [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2020/05/03/5eaf3917e2704ebe2e8b4620.html|title=The most beautiful football club crest has been chosen after 14 million votes!|website=Marca.com|date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
{| border="3" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #F9F9F9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 100%;"
{| border="3" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #F9F9F9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 100%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! colspan="9" style="background: red;" |<span style="color:white;"> The Evolution of the Crest of Al Ahly</span>
! colspan="9" style="background: red;" |<span style="color:white;"> The Evolution of the Crest of Al Ahly SC</span>
|-
|-
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">1907–1917</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">1917–1952</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">1917–1952</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">1952–2007</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">1952–2007</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">2007–2022</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">2007–</span>
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">2022–present</span>
|-
|-
! align="center" | [[File:The first logo of Al Ahly SC.png|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Ahly Old Logo.png|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Ahly Old Logo.png|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Old Logo Al Ahly SC.jpeg|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Al-Ahly SC Logo 1952.png|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Al Ahly SC logo.png|120px]]
! align="center" | [[File:Al Ahly SC logo.png|100px]]
|}
! align="center" | [[File:Al Ahly 2022 23 New Logo.png|120px]]
{| border="3" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #F9F9F9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 100%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! colspan="9" style="background: red;" |<span style="color:white;"> Football club kit crest</span>
|-
! width="10%"|<span style="color:black;">2023–</span>
|-
! align="center" | [[File:Al Ahly SC logo.svg|120px]]
|}
Al Ahly's kit has traditionally always been identified with a red shirt, white shorts, and red socks.
{| class="wikitable"
|{{Football kit
|leftarm=FF0000
|body=FF0000
|rightarm=FF0000
|shorts=FFFFFF
|socks=FF0000
| title = Classic
}}
|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
|-
! style="background-color:red; color:solid #001C58; border:2px solid #001C58;" scope="col"|Period
!Period
! style="background-color:red; color:solid #001C58; border:2px solid #001C58;" scope="col"|Kit manufacturer
!Kit manufacturer
! style="background-color:red; color:solid #001C58; border:2px solid #001C58;" scope="col"|Shirt sponsor
!Shirt sponsor
|-
|-
| 1978–1979
| 1978–1979
| rowspan=2|[[Umbro]]
| rowspan=2| [[Umbro]]
| [[Mansour Group]]
| [[Mansour Group]]
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| 2002–2009
| 2002–2009
| [[Puma (brand)|Puma]]
| [[Puma (brand)|Puma]]
|-
|-
| 2009–2011
| 2009–2011
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| 2022–
| 2022–
| [[Adidas]]
| [[Adidas]]
| [[Etisalat]]
| [[Etisalat|e&]]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|{{Football kit
|pattern_b=_puma_ahly_vodafone_red
|pattern_ra=
|leftarm=FF0000
|body=FF0000
|rightarm=FF0000
|shorts=FFFFFF
|socks=FF0000
| title = 2005–08 Home
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_ahly1213_away
|pattern_b=_ahly1213_away
|pattern_ra=_ahly1213_away
|pattern_sh=_ahly1213_away
|pattern_so=_alahly1213_away
|leftarm=0000FF
|body=0000FF
|rightarm=0000FF
|shorts=0000FF
|socks=0000FF
| title = 2012–14 Away
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_thinwhiteborder
|pattern_b=_alahly17h
|pattern_ra=_thinwhiteborder
|pattern_sh=_alahly17h
|leftarm=FF0000
|body=FF0000
|rightarm=FF0000
|shorts=FFFFFF
|socks=FF0000
| title = 2016–17 Home
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_alahly1718a
|pattern_b=_alahly1718a
|pattern_ra=_alahly1718a
|pattern_sh=_alahly1718a
|leftarm=0F18D9
|body=0F17C7
|rightarm=0F18D9
|shorts=0D14A6
|socks=0D14A6
| title = 2017–18 Away
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_alahly1920h
|pattern_b=_alahly1920h
|pattern_ra=_alahly1920h
|pattern_sh=_alahly1920h
|pattern_so=_alahly1920h
|leftarm=F20000
|body=F20000
|rightarm=F20000
|shorts=FFFFFF
|socks=F20000
| title = 2019–20 Home
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_alahly2122a
|pattern_b=_alahly2122a
|pattern_ra=_alahly2122a
|pattern_sh=_alahly2122a
|pattern_so=_alahly2122a
|leftarm=000000
|body=000000
|rightarm=000000
|shorts=000000
|socks=000000
| title = 2021–22 Away
}}
|{{Football kit
|pattern_la=_adidascondivo21rw
|pattern_b=_adidascondivo21rw
|pattern_ra=_adidascondivo21rw
|pattern_sh=_adidassquadra21wr
|pattern_so=_color_3_stripes_white
|leftarm=F20000
|body=F20000
|rightarm=F20000
|shorts=FFFFFF
|socks=F20000
| title = 2022–23 Home
}}
|}
|}


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{{See also|List of Al Ahly SC records and statistics||Al Ahly SC in international football}}
{{See also|List of Al Ahly SC records and statistics||Al Ahly SC in international football}}


=== Domestic (118 titles) ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
!Type
!Type
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!Titles
!Titles
!Seasons
!Seasons
!Runners Up
|-
|-
|rowspan="6" | '''Egyptian'''
| rowspan="7" | '''Domestic'''
! scope=col|[[Egyptian Premier League]]
! scope=col | [[Egyptian Premier League]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''42'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''44'''
| [[1948–49 Egyptian Premier League|1948–49]], [[1949–50 Egyptian Premier League|1949–50]], [[1950–51 Egyptian Premier League|1950–51]], [[1952–53 Egyptian Premier League|1952–53]], [[1953–54 Egyptian Premier League|1953–54]], [[1955–56 Egyptian Premier League|1955–56]], [[1956–57 Egyptian Premier League|1956–57]], [[1957–58 Egyptian Premier League|1957–58]], [[1958–59 Egyptian Premier League|1958–59]], [[1960–61 Egyptian Premier League|1960–61]], [[1961–62 Egyptian Premier League|1961–62]], [[1974–75 Egyptian Premier League|1974–75]], [[1975–76 Egyptian Premier League|1975–76]], [[1976–77 Egyptian Premier League|1976–77]], [[1978–79 Egyptian Premier League|1978–79]], 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, [[1993–94 Egyptian Premier League|1993–94]], [[1994–95 Egyptian Premier League|1994–95]], [[1995–96 Egyptian Premier League|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Egyptian Premier League|1996–97]], [[1997–98 Egyptian Premier League|1997–98]], [[1998–99 Egyptian Premier League|1998–99]], [[1999–2000 Egyptian Premier League|1999–2000]], [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League|2004–05]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Premier League|2005–06]], [[2006–07 Egyptian Premier League|2006–07]], [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League|2007–08]], [[2008–09 Egyptian Premier League|2008–09]], [[2009–10 Egyptian Premier League|2009–10]], [[2010–11 Egyptian Premier League|2010–11]], [[2013–14 Egyptian Premier League|2013–14]], [[2015–16 Egyptian Premier League|2015–16]], [[2016–17 Egyptian Premier League|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Egyptian Premier League|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Egyptian Premier League|2018–19]], [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20]]
| [[1948–49 Egyptian Premier League|1948–49]], [[1949–50 Egyptian Premier League|1949–50]], [[1950–51 Egyptian Premier League|1950–51]], [[1952–53 Egyptian Premier League|1952–53]], [[1953–54 Egyptian Premier League|1953–54]], [[1955–56 Egyptian Premier League|1955–56]], [[1956–57 Egyptian Premier League|1956–57]], [[1957–58 Egyptian Premier League|1957–58]], [[1958–59 Egyptian Premier League|1958–59]], [[1960–61 Egyptian Premier League|1960–61]], [[1961–62 Egyptian Premier League|1961–62]], [[1974–75 Egyptian Premier League|1974–75]], [[1975–76 Egyptian Premier League|1975–76]], [[1976–77 Egyptian Premier League|1976–77]], [[1978–79 Egyptian Premier League|1978–79]], 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, [[1993–94 Egyptian Premier League|1993–94]], [[1994–95 Egyptian Premier League|1994–95]], [[1995–96 Egyptian Premier League|1995–96]], [[1996–97 Egyptian Premier League|1996–97]], [[1997–98 Egyptian Premier League|1997–98]], [[1998–99 Egyptian Premier League|1998–99]], [[1999–2000 Egyptian Premier League|1999–2000]], [[2004–05 Egyptian Premier League|2004–05]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Premier League|2005–06]], [[2006–07 Egyptian Premier League|2006–07]], [[2007–08 Egyptian Premier League|2007–08]], [[2008–09 Egyptian Premier League|2008–09]], [[2009–10 Egyptian Premier League|2009–10]], [[2010–11 Egyptian Premier League|2010–11]], [[2013–14 Egyptian Premier League|2013–14]], [[2015–16 Egyptian Premier League|2015–16]], [[2016–17 Egyptian Premier League|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Egyptian Premier League|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Egyptian Premier League|2018–19]], [[2019–20 Egyptian Premier League|2019–20]], [[2022–23 Egyptian Premier League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 Egyptian Premier League|2023–24]]
| [[1966–67 Egyptian Premier League|1966–67]], [[1977–78 Egyptian Premier League|1977–78]], 1983–84, [[1987–88 Egyptian Premier League|1987–88]], 1990–91, [[1992–93 Egyptian Premier League|1992–93]], [[2000–01 Egyptian Premier League|2000–01]], [[2001–02 Egyptian Premier League|2001–02]], [[2002–03 Egyptian Premier League|2002–03]], [[2003–04 Egyptian Premier League|2003–04]], [[2014–15 Egyptian Premier League|2014–15]], [[2020–21 Egyptian Premier League|2020–21]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Egypt Cup]]
! scope=col | [[Egypt Cup]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''38'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''39'''
| 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, [[1929–30 Egypt Cup|1929–30]], [[1930–31 Egypt Cup|1930–31]], [[1936–37 Egypt Cup|1936–37]], 1939–40, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2002–03, [[2006 Egypt Cup Final|2005–06]], 2006–07, [[2016–17 Egypt Cup|2016–17]], [[2019–20 Egypt Cup|2019–20]], [[2021-22 Egypt Cup|2021–22]]
| 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, [[1929–30 Egypt Cup|1929–30]], [[1930–31 Egypt Cup|1930–31]], [[1936–37 Egypt Cup|1936–37]], 1939–40, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2002–03, [[2006 Egypt Cup Final|2005–06]], 2006–07, [[2016–17 Egypt Cup|2016–17]], [[2019–20 Egypt Cup|2019–20]], [[2021-22 Egypt Cup|2021–22]], [[2022-23 Egypt Cup|2022–23]]
| 1925–26, [[1931–32 Egypt Cup|1931–32]], [[1932–33 Egypt Cup|1932–33]], [[1934–35 Egypt Cup|1934–35]], 1937–38, 1943–44, 1951–52, 1958–59, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1996–97, 2003–04, [[2009–10 Egypt Cup|2009–10]], [[2014-15 Egypt Cup|2014–15]], [[2015-16 Egypt Cup|2015–16]], [[2020-21 Egypt Cup|2020–21]]

|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Egyptian Super Cup]]
! scope=col | [[Egyptian Super Cup]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''13'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''15'''
| [[2003–04 Egyptian Super Cup|2003]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Super Cup|2005]], [[2006–07 Egyptian Super Cup|2006]], 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, [[2014 Egyptian Super Cup|2014]], [[2015 Egyptian Super Cup|2015]], [[2017 Egyptian Super Cup|2017]], [[2018 Egyptian Super Cup|2018]], [[2021–22 Egyptian Super Cup|2021]], [[2022–23 Egyptian Super Cup|2022]]
| [[2003–04 Egyptian Super Cup|2003]], [[2005–06 Egyptian Super Cup|2005]], [[2006–07 Egyptian Super Cup|2006]], 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, [[2014 Egyptian Super Cup|2014]], [[2015 Egyptian Super Cup|2015]], [[2018 Egyptian Super Cup|2018]], [[2019 Egyptian Super Cup|2019]], [[2021–22 Egyptian Super Cup|2021]], [[2022–23 Egyptian Super Cup|2022]], [[2023–24 Egyptian Super Cup|2023]], [[2024 Egyptian Super Cup|2024]]
| 2009, [[2016 Egyptian Super Cup|2016]], [[2019–20 Egyptian Super Cup|2019]], [[2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup|2020]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Sultan Hussein Cup]]
! scope=col | [[Sultan Hussein Cup]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''7'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''7'''
| 1922–23, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1937–38
| 1922–23, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1937–38
| 1927–28, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Cairo League]] (regional)
! scope="col" | '''Egyptian Confederation Cup'''
|bgcolor="gold"|'''16'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''1'''{{smallsup|S}}
|1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1938–39, [[1941–42 Cairo League|1941–42]], 1942–43, 1945–46, 1947–48, [[1949–50 Cairo League|1949–50]], 1957–58
|
|-
! scope=col|Egyptian Confederation Cup
|bgcolor="gold"|'''1'''
| 1990
| 1990
|
|-
|-
! scope="col" | [[Cairo League]]
|
| bgcolor="gold" | '''17'''
! scope=col|United Arab Republic Cup
| 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28,
|bgcolor="gold"|'''1'''
1928–29,
|1960-1961
1930–31, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1938–39, [[1941–42 Cairo League|1941–42]], 1942–43, 1945–46, 1947–48, [[1949–50 Cairo League|1949–50]], 1953-54, 1957–58
|
|}

=== Africa (24 titles) ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
!Type
!Competition
!Titles
!Winning Seasons
!Runners Up
|-
|-
! scope=col | United Arab Republic Cup
| rowspan="4" | '''[[Confederation of African Football|CAF]]'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''1'''
! scope=col|[[CAF Champions League]]
| 1961
|bgcolor="gold"|'''11'''
| [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1982]], [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1987]], [[2001 CAF Champions League|2001]], [[2005 CAF Champions League|2005]], [[2006 CAF Champions League|2006]], [[2008 CAF Champions League|2008]], [[2012 CAF Champions League|2012]], [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]], [[2019–20 CAF Champions League|2019–20]], [[2020–21 CAF Champions League|2020–21]], [[2022–23 CAF Champions League|2022–23]]
| [[1983 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1983]], [[2007 CAF Champions League|2007]], [[2017 CAF Champions League|2017]], [[2018 CAF Champions League|2018]], [[2021–22 CAF Champions League|2021–22]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | '''Continental'''
! scope=col|[[African Cup Winners' Cup]]
! scope=col | [[CAF Champions League]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''4'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''12'''
| [[1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1982]], [[1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs|1987]], [[2001 CAF Champions League|2001]], [[2005 CAF Champions League|2005]], [[2006 CAF Champions League|2006]], [[2008 CAF Champions League|2008]], [[2012 CAF Champions League|2012]], [[2013 CAF Champions League|2013]], [[2019–20 CAF Champions League|2019–20]], [[2020–21 CAF Champions League|2020–21]], [[2022–23 CAF Champions League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 CAF Champions League|2023–24]]
|-
! scope=col | [[African Cup Winners' Cup]]
| bgcolor="gold" | '''4'''
| [[1984 African Cup Winners' Cup|1984]], [[1985 African Cup Winners' Cup|1985]], [[1986 African Cup Winners' Cup|1986]], [[1993 African Cup Winners' Cup|1993]]
| [[1984 African Cup Winners' Cup|1984]], [[1985 African Cup Winners' Cup|1985]], [[1986 African Cup Winners' Cup|1986]], [[1993 African Cup Winners' Cup|1993]]
| –
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[CAF Confederation Cup]]
! scope=col | [[CAF Confederation Cup]]
|'''1'''
| '''1'''
| [[2014 CAF Confederation Cup|2014]]
| [[2014 CAF Confederation Cup|2014]]
| –
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[CAF Super Cup]]
! scope=col | [[CAF Super Cup]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''8'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''8'''
| [[2002 CAF Super Cup|2002]], [[2006 CAF Super Cup|2006]], [[2007 CAF Super Cup|2007]], [[2009 CAF Super Cup|2009]], [[2013 CAF Super Cup|2013]], [[2014 CAF Super Cup|2014]], [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|2021 (May)]], [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|2021 (December)]]
| [[2002 CAF Super Cup|2002]], [[2006 CAF Super Cup|2006]], [[2007 CAF Super Cup|2007]], [[2009 CAF Super Cup|2009]], [[2013 CAF Super Cup|2013]], [[2014 CAF Super Cup|2014]], [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|2021]], [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|2021]]
| [[1994 CAF Super Cup|1994]], [[2015 CAF Super Cup|2015]]
|}

=== Regional (4 titles) ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
!Type
!Competition
!Titles
!Winning Seasons
!Runners Up
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | '''[[Union of Arab Football Associations|UAFA]]'''
| rowspan="2" | '''Intercontinental'''
! scope=col| [[Arab Club Champions Cup]]
! scope="col" | '''[[FIFA African–Asian–Pacific Cup]]'''
|'''1'''
| bgcolor="gold" | '''1'''
| [[2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup|2024]]
|-
! scope="col" | [[Afro-Asian Club Championship|Afro-Asian Cup]]
| '''1'''
| [[1988 Afro-Asian Club Championship|1988]]
|-
| rowspan="3" | '''Regional'''
! scope="col" | [[Arab Club Champions Cup]]
| '''1'''
| [[1996 Arab Club Champions Cup|1996]]
| [[1996 Arab Club Champions Cup|1996]]
| [[1997 Arab Club Champions Cup|1997]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Arab Cup Winners' Cup]]
! scope="col" | [[Arab Cup Winners' Cup]]
|'''1'''
| '''1'''
| [[1994 Arab Cup Winners' Cup|1994]]
| [[1994 Arab Cup Winners' Cup|1994]]
| –
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Arab Super Cup]]
! scope="col" | [[Arab Super Cup]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''2'''{{smallsup|S}}
| bgcolor="gold" | '''2'''{{smallsup|S}}
| [[1997 Arab Super Cup|1997]], [[1998 Arab Super Cup|1998]]
| [[1997 Arab Super Cup|1997]], [[1998 Arab Super Cup|1998]]
| –
|}

=== Worldwide (1 titles) ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;"
!Type
!Competition
!Titles
!Winning Seasons
!Runners Up
|-
| rowspan="2" | '''Intercontinental'''
! scope="col" |[[Afro-Asian Club Championship|Afro-Asian Cup]]
| '''1'''
| [[1988 Afro-Asian Club Championship|1988]]
|
|-
|-
! scope="col" |[[FIFA Club World Cup]]
| align="center" |Third Place
| [[2006 FIFA Club World Cup|2006]], [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup|2020]], [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup|2021]]
|–
|}
|}


* {{legend|gold|record}}
* {{legend|gold|Record}}
* {{smallsup|S}} shared record
* {{smallsup|S}} Shared record


===Awards & recognitions===
=== Awards & recognitions ===
* [[CAF Clubs of the 20th Century|CAF Club of the 20th Century]]: 2001
* [[CAF Clubs of the 20th Century|CAF Club of the 20th Century]]: 2001
* African Inter-Club Team of the Year (7): (2005), (2006), (2008), (2012), (2013), (2023),(2024)
* [[Globe Soccer Awards|Globe soccer Top Titles Winners in the Middle East]]: 2020
* [[Globe Soccer Awards|Globe soccer Top Titles Winners in the Middle East]]: 2020
* [[Globe Soccer Awards|Globe Soccer for The Best Middle East Club]]: 2023
* First place in the monthly international rankings of football history and strength (2): June 2006, July 2007
* Certificate of [[Conformity]] to International Standards (ISO 9001:2015): 2020


==Seasons==
==Seasons==
===Recent Seasons===
===Recent Seasons===
{| class="wikitable" width=100% border="2" cellpadding="4" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#f0f6ff;"
|- style="background:#f0f6ff;"
!rowspan=2|Season
!rowspan=2|Season
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!GD
!GD
!Pts
!Pts
|-
| '''[[2018–19 Al Ahly SC season|2018–19]]'''
| [[2018–19 Egyptian Premier League|EPL]]
| bgcolor=gold |1st
| 34
| 25
| 5
| 4
| 56
| 20
| 36
| 80
| [[2018–19 Egypt Cup|R16]]
| bgcolor=gold |[[2018–19 Egyptian Super Cup|winners]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| [[2018 CAF Champions League|QF]]
| DNQ
|DNQ
|-
|-
| '''[[2019–20 Al Ahly SC season|2019–20]]'''
| '''[[2019–20 Al Ahly SC season|2019–20]]'''
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| 74
| 74
| 8
| 8
| 66
| +66
| 89
| 89
| bgcolor=gold |[[2019–20 Egypt Cup|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold |[[2019–20 Egypt Cup|Winner]]
| bgcolor=silver |[[2019–20 Egyptian Super Cup|runners up]]
| bgcolor=silver |[[2019–20 Egyptian Super Cup|Runner-up]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2019–20 CAF Champions League|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2019–20 CAF Champions League|Winner]]
| DNQ
| DNQ
| DNQ
| DNQ
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| 72
| 72
| 29
| 29
| 43
| +43
| 76
| 76
| bgcolor=silver |[[2020–21 Egypt Cup|runner up]]
| bgcolor=silver |[[2020–21 Egypt Cup|Runner-up]]
| bgcolor=silver| [[2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup|runner up]]
| bgcolor=silver| [[2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup|Runner-up]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2020–21 CAF Champions League|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2020–21 CAF Champions League|Winner]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2021 CAF Super Cup (May)|Winner]]
| bgcolor=#CD7F32 | [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup|3rd]]
| bgcolor=#CD7F32 | [[2020 FIFA Club World Cup|3rd]]
|-
|-
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| 62
| 62
| 21
| 21
| 41
| +41
| 70
| 70
|bgcolor=gold| [[2021–22 Egypt Cup|winners]]
|bgcolor=gold| [[2021–22 Egypt Cup|Winner]]
| bgcolor=gold| [[2021–22 Egyptian Super Cup|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold| [[2021–22 Egyptian Super Cup|Winner]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| bgcolor=silver | [[2021–22 CAF Champions League|runner up]]
| bgcolor=silver | [[2021–22 CAF Champions League|Runner-up]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|winners]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2021 CAF Super Cup (December)|Winner]]
| bgcolor=#CD7F32 | [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup|3rd]]
| bgcolor=#CD7F32 | [[2021 FIFA Club World Cup|3rd]]
|-
|-
| '''[[2022–23 Al Ahly SC season|2022–23]]'''
| [[2022–23 Egyptian Premier League|EPL]]
| bgcolor=gold |1st
| 34
| 25
| 8
| 1
| 63
| 13
| +50
| 83
| bgcolor=gold | [[2022–23 Egypt Cup|Winner]]
| bgcolor=gold| [[2022–23 Egyptian Super Cup|Winner]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2022–23 CAF Champions League|Winner]]
| DNQ
| | [[2022 FIFA Club World Cup|4th]]
|-
| '''[[2023–24 Al Ahly SC season|2023–24]]'''
| [[2023–24 Egyptian Premier League|EPL]]
| bgcolor=gold |1st
| 34
| 27
| 4
| 3
| 75
| 28
| +47
| 85
| |[[2023–24 Egypt Cup|Withdrew]]
| bgcolor=gold |[[2023–24 Egyptian Super Cup|Winner]]
| [[CAF Champions League]]
| bgcolor=gold | [[2023–24 CAF Champions League|Winner]]
| bgcolor=silver | [[2023 CAF Super Cup|Runner-up]]
| bgcolor=#CD7F32 | [[2023 FIFA Club World Cup|3rd]]
|}
|}


===Domestic competitions===
===Domestic and continental competitions===
{| class="wikitable collapsible " style="text-align: center;"
{| class="wikitable collapsible " style="text-align: center;"
|+Egyptian Clubs Competitions
|+Egyptian and CAF top-division Clubs Competitions
|-
|-
!Year
!Year
![[Egyptian Premier League|Premier League]]
![[Egyptian Premier League|Premier League]]
![[Egypt Cup]]
![[Egypt Cup]]
![[Egyptian Super Cup|Super Cup]]
![[Egyptian League Cup]]
![[Egyptian Super Cup]]
![[CAF Champions League|Champions League]]
![[CAF Super Cup]]
|-
|-
|1921–22||rowspan=27|Started in<br />1948||-||rowspan=78|Started in<br />2001
|1921–22||rowspan=27|Started in<br />1948||-||rowspan=99|Started in<br />2022||rowspan=78|Started in<br />2001||rowspan=43|Started in<br />1964||rowspan=69|Started in<br />1992
|-
|-
|1922–23||-
|1922–23||-
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|1962–63||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||-
|1962–63||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||-
|-
|-
|1963–64||Group Fifth||-
|1963–64||Fifth place||-
|-
|-
|1964–65||Fourth place||-
|1964–65||Fourth place||-||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1965–66||Sixth place||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1965–66||Sixth place||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1966–67||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||-
|1966–67||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||-||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1968–69||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1968–69||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1969–70||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1969–70||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1970–71||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1970–71||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1971–72||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1971–72||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1972–73||Fourth place||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|1972–73||Fourth place||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1973–74||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''
|1973–74||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1974–75||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-
|1974–75||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1975–76||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|1975–76||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Round of 16
|-
|-
|1976–77||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-
|1976–77||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-||Quarter Final
|-
|-
|1977–78||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1977–78||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16
|-
|-
|1978–79||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-
|1978–79||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1979–80||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1979–80||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1980–81||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1980–81||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final
|-
|-
|1981–82||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''
|1981–82||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|1982–83||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1982–83||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|-
|-
|1983–84||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1983–84||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1984–85||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1984–85||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1985–86||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-
|1985–86||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1986–87||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1986–87||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|1987–88||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||-
|1987–88||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||-||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final
|-
|-
|1988–89||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1988–89||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1989–90||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||-
|1989–90||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||-|| Round of 16
|-
|-
|1990–91||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1990–91||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner|| Quarter Final
|-
|-
|1991–92||Fourth place||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1991–92||Fourth place||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1992–93||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1992–93||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|-
|-
|1993–94||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|1993–94||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1994–95||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-
|1994–95||bgcolor=gold|Winner||-||''Withdrew''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1995–96||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|1995–96||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||''Withdrew''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1996–97||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|1996–97||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||''Withdrew''||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1997–98||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final
|1997–98||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final|| Round of 32||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1998–99||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 32
|1998–99||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 32||Group Stage||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|1999–2000||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final
|1999–2000||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final||Group Stage||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|2000–01||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Withdrew
|2000–01||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||''Withdrew''||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|2001–02||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Round of 16||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|2001–02||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Round of 16||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||Group Stage||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|2002–03||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|2002–03||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|2003–04||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|2003–04||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}||Round of 32||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|2004–05||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|2004–05||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|2005–06||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|2005–06||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|2006–07||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|2006–07||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|2007–08||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 32||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|2007–08||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 32||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|2008–09||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|2008–09||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Round of 16||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2009–10 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2009–10]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|[[2009–10 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2009–10]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2010–11 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2010–11]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|[[2010–11 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2010–11]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Group stage||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2011–12 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2011–12]]||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|[[2011–12 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2011–12]]||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|[[2012–13 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2012–13]]||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||''Withdrew''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''
|[[2012–13 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2012–13]]||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not finished''||''Withdrew''||bgcolor="#cd5c5c"|''not held''||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|[[2013–14 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2013–14]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final||bgcolor=gold|''Winner''
|[[2013–14 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2013–14]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Semi-final||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|-
|-
|[[2014–15 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2014–15]]||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|[[2014–15 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2014–15]]||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|-
|-
|[[2015–16 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2015–16]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|[[2015–16 Al-Ahly S.C. season|2015–16]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Group stage||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2016–17 Al Ahly S.C. season|2016–17]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|[[2016–17 Al Ahly S.C. season|2016–17]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2017–18 Al Ahly S.C. season|2017–18]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Quarter Final||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|[[2017–18 Al Ahly S.C. season|2017–18]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Quarter Final||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2018–19 Al Ahly SC season|2018–19]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|[[2018–19 Al Ahly SC season|2018–19]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Round of 16||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||Quarter Final||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|-
|[[2019–20 Al Ahly SC season|2019–20]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|[[2019–20 Al Ahly SC season|2019–20]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold |Winner||bgcolor=gold |Winner
|-
|-
|[[2020–21 Al Ahly SC season|2020–21]]||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold |Winner
|[[2020–21 Al Ahly SC season|2020–21]]||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold |Winner||bgcolor=gold |Winner
|-
|[[2021–22 Al Ahly SC season|2021–22]]||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||bgcolor=gold|Winner||Group stage||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up||{{Font color|Gray|''did not enter''}}
|-
|[[2022–23 Al Ahly SC season|2022–23]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||''Withdrew''||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|-
|[[2023–24 Al Ahly SC season|2023–24]]||bgcolor=gold|Winner|||''Withdrew''||''Withdrew''||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=silver|Runner-up
|-
|-
|[[2021–22 Al Ahly SC season|2021–22]]||bgcolor="#cc9966"|Third place||bgcolor=gold|Winner||bgcolor=gold|Winner
|}
|}


===CAF overall ranking of African clubs===
===CAF overall ranking of African clubs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; display:inline-table;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; display:inline-table;"
|+ CAF Ranking of the 21st Century<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.masrawy.com/sports/sports_news/details/2021/2/12/1969205/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8021- |publisher=[[Al-Masry Al-Youm]] |title=بالأرقام.. أين يقع الأهلي في تصنيف أندية أفريقيا في القرن الـ21؟|date=2021-02-12}}</ref>
|+ CAF Ranking of the 21st Century<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.masrawy.com/sports/sports_news/details/2021/2/12/1969205/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8021- |publisher=[[Al-Masry Al-Youm]] |title=بالأرقام.. أين يقع الأهلي في تصنيف أندية أفريقيا في القرن الـ21؟|date=12 February 2021}}</ref>
!Rank
!Rank
!Club
!Club
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|- style="background:#dfd;"
|- style="background:#dfd;"
|'''1'''
|'''1'''
|align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} Al Ahly SC
|align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} '''Al Ahly'''
|'''108'''
|'''121'''
|-
|-
|2
|2
|align=left|{{flagicon|COD}} [[TP Mazembe]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance Tunis]]
|63
|72
|-
|-
|3
|3
|align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance Tunis]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|COD}} [[TP Mazembe]]
|67.5
|63
|-
|-
|4
|4
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|5
|5
|align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Wydad AC|Wydad]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Wydad AC|Wydad]]
|44
|51
|-
|-
|6
|6
|align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]
|40
|45
|-
|-
|7
|7
|align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Raja Casablanca]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Raja Casablanca]]
|37
|38
|-
|-
|8
|8
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]]
|37
|-
|9
|align=left|{{flagicon|NGR}} [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|NGR}} [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]
|31
|31
|-
|9
|align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[CS Sfaxien]]
|30
|-
|-
|10
|10
|align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[CS Sfaxien]]
|29
|31
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; display:inline-table;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; display:inline-table;"
|+ CAF Ranking of the 20th Century
|+ CAF Ranking of the 20th Century<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saudi24news.com/2020/05/how-did-al-ahly-club-win-the-20th-century-club-title-in-2001-in-africa.html|publisher=Saudi 24 news |title=How did Al-Ahly club win the 20th-century club title in 2001 in Africa?|date=2020-05-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
! Rank
! Rank
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|-
|-
| 3
| 3
| align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Raja Casablanca]]
| 35
|-
| 4
| align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Asante Kotoko F.C.|Asante Kotoko]]
| align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Asante Kotoko F.C.|Asante Kotoko]]
| 34
| 34
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| 34
| 34
|-
|-
| 6
| 5
| align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance Tunis]]
| align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance Tunis]]
| 27
| 27
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| 27
| 27
|-
|-
| 8
| 7
| align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club|Hearts of Oak]]
| align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club|Hearts of Oak]]
| 26
| 26
|-
|-
| 9
| 8
| align=left|{{flagicon|CIV}} [[Africa Sports National|Africa Sports]]
| align=left|{{flagicon|CIV}} [[Africa Sports National|Africa Sports]]
| 25
| 25
|-
|-
| 10
| 9
| align=left|{{flagicon|ALG}} [[Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie|JS Kabylie]]
| align=left|{{flagicon|ALG}} [[Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie|JS Kabylie]]
| 22
|-
| 10
|align=left|{{flagicon|COD}} [[TP Mazembe]]
| 20
| 20
|}
|}


=== CAF 5-Year Ranking ===
{{Main|CAF 5-Year Ranking}}


=== CAF 5-year ranking ===
The club rankings for this season's [[2022–23 CAF Champions League|CAF Champions League]] and [[2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup|CAF Confederation Cup]] based on results from each CAF club competition from 2018 to the 2021–22 season.
{{Main|CAF 5-year ranking}}

The club ranking for the [[2024–25 CAF Champions League]] and the [[2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup]] is be based on results from each CAF club competition from the 2019–20 to the 2023–24 seasons.


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! Rank !! width=200|Club !! 2018<br>{{small|(× 1)}} !! 2018–19<br>{{small|(× 2)}} !! 2019–20<br>{{small|(× 3)}} !! 2020–21<br>{{small|(× 4)}} !! 2021–22<br>{{small|(× 5)}} !! Total
! Rank !! width=200|Club !! 2019–20<br>{{small|(× 1)}} !! 2020–21<br>{{small|(× 2)}} !! 2021–22<br>{{small|(× 3)}} !! 2022–23<br>{{small|(× 4)}} !! 2023–24<br>{{small|(× 5)}} !! Total
|-
|-
|1||align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} Al-Ahly
|1||align=left|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Al Ahly SC|Al Ahly]]
|5||3||6||6||5
|6||6||5||6||6
|'''{{#expr: 5*1 + 3*2 + 6*3 + 6*4 + 5*5}}'''
|'''{{#expr: 6*1 + 6*2 + 5*3 + 6*4 + 6*5}}'''
|-
|-
|2||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Wydad Casablanca]]
|2|| align="left" |{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance de Tunis]]
|3||5||4||4||6
|3||4||3||4||5
|'''{{#expr: 3*1 + 5*2 + 4*3 + 4*4 + 6*5}}'''
|'''{{#expr: 3*1 + 4*2 + 3*3 + 4*4 + 5*5}}'''
|-
|-
|3||align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Espérance Sportive de Tunis|Espérance de Tunis]]
|3||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Wydad AC|Wydad]]
|6||6||3||4||3
|4||4||6||5||2
|'''{{#expr: 6*1 + 6*2 + 3*3 + 4*4 + 3*5}}'''
|'''{{#expr: 4*1 + 4*2 + 6*3 + 5*4 + 2*5}}'''
|-
|-
|4||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Raja Casablanca]]
|4|| align="left" |{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]]
|5||1||4||5||3
|3||3||3||4||4
|'''{{#expr: 5*1 + 1*2 + 4*3 + 5*4 + 3*5}}'''
|'''{{#expr: 3*1 + 3*2 + 3*3 + 4*4 + 4*5}}'''
|-
|-
|5||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} [[RS Berkane]]
|5|| align="left" |{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]
|2||4||5||1||5
|5||2||2||2||5
|'''{{#expr: 2*1 + 4*2 + 5*3 + 1*4 + 5*5}}'''
|'''{{#expr: 5*1 + 2*2 + 2*3 + 2*4 + 5*5}}'''
|-
|6|| align="left" |{{flagicon|MAR}} [[RS Berkane]]
|5||1||5||0||4
|'''{{#expr: 5*1 + 1*2 + 5*3 + 0*4 + 4*5}}'''
|-
|7|| align="left" |{{flagicon|TAN}} [[Simba S.C.|Simba]]
|0||3||2||3||3
|'''{{#expr: 0*1 + 3*2 + 2*3 + 3*4 + 3*5}}'''
|-
|8|| align="left" |{{flagicon|ANG}} [[Atlético Petróleos de Luanda|Petro de Luanda]]
|2||1||4||2||3
|'''{{#expr: 2*1 + 1*2 + 4*3 + 2*4 + 3*5}}'''
|-
|9|| align="left" |{{flagicon|COD}} [[TP Mazembe]]
|3||2||3||0.5||4
|'''{{#expr: 3*1 + 2*2 + 3*3 + 0.5*4 + 4*5}}'''
|-
|10|| align="left" |{{flagicon|ALG}} [[CR Belouizdad]]
|0||3||3||3||2
|'''{{#expr: 0*1 + 3*2 + 3*3 + 3*4 + 2*5}}'''
|}
|}


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===Current squad===
===Current squad===
{{Updated|12 December 2022}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.alahlyegypt.com/en/football/players |title=First Team Players |publisher=Al Ahly SC |access-date=12 March 2023}}</ref>
{{Updated|14 September 2024}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.alahlyegypt.com/en/football/players |title=First Team Players |publisher=Al Ahly SC |access-date=12 March 2023}}</ref>


{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed El Shenawy]]|pos=GK|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed El Shenawy]]|pos=GK|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=EGY|name=[[Khaled Abdelfattah|Khaled Abdel Fattah]]|pos=DF|other=on loan from [[Smouha SC|Smouha]]}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=EGY|name=[[Khaled Abdelfattah]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=EGY|name=[[Mahmoud Metwalli]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=EGY|name=[[Omar Kamal]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=EGY|name=[[Ramy Rabia]]|pos=DF|other=[[Captain (association football)|3rd captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=QAT|name=[[Yousef Aymen]]|pos=DF|other={{small|on loan from [[Al-Duhail SC|Al-Duhail]]}}}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=EGY|name=[[Ramy Rabia]]|pos=DF|other=[[Vice-captain (association football)|vice-captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=EGY|name=[[Yasser Ibrahim]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=EGY|name=[[Yasser Ibrahim]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=EGY|name=[[Mahmoud Kahraba|Kahraba]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=EGY|name=[[Kahraba (footballer)|Mahmoud Kahraba]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=EGY|name=[[Hamdy Fathy]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=EGY|name=[[Akram Tawfik]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Abdel Kader]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=PLE|name=[[Wessam Abou Ali]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Sherif (footballer, born 1996)|Mohamed Sherif]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=RSA|name=[[Percy Tau]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=BRA|name=[[Bruno Sávio]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=MAR|name=[[Reda Slim]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=EGY|name=[[Ayman Ashraf]]|pos=DF|other=[[Captain (association football)|vice-captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=EGY|name=[[Marwan Attia]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=EGY|name=[[Marwan Attia]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=EGY|name=[[Hussein El Shahat]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=EGY|name=[[Hussein El Shahat]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=MLI|name=[[Aliou Dieng]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=MAR|name=[[Achraf Dari]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=EGY|name=[[Ali Lotfi (footballer)|Ali Lotfi]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=EGY|name=[[Hamza Alaa]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=EGY|name=[[Amr El Solia]]|pos=MF|other=[[Captain (association football)|5th captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=EGY|name=[[Amr El Solia]]|pos=MF|other=[[Vice-captain (association football)|4th captain]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=TUN|name=[[Mohamed Dhaoui]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=MAR|name=[[Yahia Attiyat Allah]]|pos=DF|other={{small|on loan from [[PFC Sochi|Sochi]]}}}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Magdy|Afsha]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Magdy|Afsha]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=EGY|name=[[Shady Hussein]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=EGY|name=[[Karim Walid|Karim Nedved]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=TUN|name=[[Ali Maâloul]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=TUN|name=[[Ali Maâloul]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=RSA|name=[[Percy Tau]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=EGY|name=[[Emam Ashour]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Abdelmonem]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=EGY|name=[[Omar El Saaiy]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=EGY|name=[[Akram Tawfik]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Abou El Khier]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=ALG|name=[[Ahmed Kendouci]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=EGY|name=[[Taher Mohamed]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=EGY|name=[[Karim Fouad]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=EGY|name=[[Karim Fouad]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Hany]]|pos=DF|other=[[Captain (association football)|4th captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=EGY|name=[[Taher Mohamed]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Hany]]|pos=DF|other=[[Captain (association football)|3rd captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Shobeir]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Shobeir]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=EGY|name=[[Raafat Khalil]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=EGY|name=[[Samir Mohamed]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=EGY|name=[[Hamza Alaa]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=EGY|name=[[Karim El Debes]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=34|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Fakhri]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=36|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Nabil Koka]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=36|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Nabil Koka]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=37|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Makhlouf]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Youth Academy===
===Youth Academy===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=37|nat=EGY|name=[[Faress Mohamed]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Hazem Gamal]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Ashraf El Bakry]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Omar Kamel]]|pos=GK|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=50|nat=EGY|name=[[Mido Nabil]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Moataz Mohamed]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=GHA|name=[[Reindorf Adom Sarbah|Reindorf Huncho]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Youssef Gamal(footballer, born 2005)|Youssef Gamal]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mahmoud Labib]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=LBY|name=[[Ajwili Anwar]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Fares Khaled]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Yassin Hafez]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Youssef Afify]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=53|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Ahmed Sharkia]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ibrahim Adel (footballer, born 2006)|Ibrahim Adel]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=66|nat=EGY|name=[[Ali Amr]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=NGA|name=[[Kazeem Ibrahima|Ibrahima]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Abdel Rahman Ashraf]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CMR|name=[[Tchoumkeu Junior|Tchoumkeu Jr.]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Youssef Islam]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Zaalouk]]|pos=FW|other=}}

{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Abdallah El Hadad|Mohamed Abdallah]]|pos=FW|other=}}
===Other players under contract===
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Omar Moawad]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Faress Tarek]]|pos=DF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Haitham]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Saleh Nasr]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Raafat]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Hussein Abd El Hameed]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mowafak Ramy]]|pos=FW|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Ahmed Beso|Ahmed Beso]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ismail El Leithy]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed El-Sayed (footballer, born 1999)|Ahmed El-Sayed]]|pos=MF|other=}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=MOZ|name=[[Luís Miquissone]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Out on loan===
===Out on loan===
{{Updated|14 September 2024}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Hossam Hassan (footballer, born 1993)|Hossam Hassan]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Youssef Abdelhafiz]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Ceramica Cleopatra FC|Ceramica Cleopatra]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=COD|name=[[Walter Bwalya]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Al-Qadsiah FC|Al-Qadsiah]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Abdeen (footballer, born 2006)|Ahmed Abdeen]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Ceramica Cleopatra FC|Ceramica Cleopatra]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mahmoud Wahid]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC|Tala'ea El Gaish]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Abdallah Bostangy]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa El Badry]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Future FC (Egypt)|Future]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Abdelrahman Rashdan]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Modern Sport FC|Modern Sport]] until 30 June 2026}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Karim Walid]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Future FC (Egypt)|Future]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=ALG|name=[[Ahmed Kendouci]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Ceramica Cleopatra FC|Ceramica Cleopatra]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Saad Samir]]|pos=DF|other=at [[Future FC (Egypt)|Future]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=MLI|name=[[Aliou Dieng]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Al-Kholood Club|Al-Kholood]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Salah Mohsen]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Ceramica Cleopatra FC|Ceramica Cleopatra]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Khaled|Kabaka]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Modern Sport FC|Modern Sport]] until 30 June 2026}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Arabi Badr]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Tala'ea El Gaish SC|Tala'ea El Gaish]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Amar Hamdy]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Al Ittihad Alexandria Club|Al Ittihad Alexandria]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Mahmoud (footballer, born 1998)|Mohamed Mahmoud]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Al Ittihad Alexandria Club|Al Ittihad Alexandria]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ziad Tarek]]|pos=MF|other=at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2024}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed El Maghrabi]]|pos=DF|other= at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2024}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Fawzy]]|pos=FW|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Abdel Kader|Ahmed Abdelkader]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Qatar SC]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Hossam El Nagar|Mido Hossam]]|pos=DF|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=TUN|name=[[Mohamed Dhaoui|Cristo]]|pos=FW|other=at [[CS Sfaxien|Sfaxien]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Fahd Gomaa]]|pos=FW|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa El Badry]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Said Gharib]]|pos=FW|other=at [[ZED FC|ZED]] until 30 June 2024}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Yasser]]|pos=FW|other=at [[FK Teplice]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mostafa Saad]]|pos=MF|other= at [[Smouha SC|Smouha]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Amr Khaled Bibo|Amr Khaled]]|pos=FW|other=at [[FC Aarau|Aarau]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Walid Mustafa]]|pos=MF|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=GHA|name=[[Samuel Oppong (Ghanaian footballer)|Samuel Oppong]]|pos=FW|other=at [[Telecom Egypt SC|WE SC]] until 30 June 2025}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Khalifa Nosseir]]|pos=DF|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Sayed Abdel Naby]]|pos=DF|other=at [[El Dakhleya SC|El Dakhleya]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Hamdy (footballer, born 2003)|Mohamed Hamdy]]|pos=MF|other= at [[Aswan SC|Aswan]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Ahmed Ashraf (footballer, born 2000)|Ahmed Ashraf]]|pos=MF|other= at [[Aswan SC|Aswan]] until 30 June 2023}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=EGY|name=[[Mohamed Yasser]]|pos=FW|other=at [[FK Teplice|Teplice]] until 30 June 2024}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


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{{see also|List of Al Ahly SC managers}}
{{see also|List of Al Ahly SC managers}}


[[File:Austria vs. Russia 20141115 (005).jpg |thumb|200px|Marcel Koller, Al Ahly's current manager.]]
[[File:Austria vs. Russia 20141115 (005).jpg|thumb|200px|Marcel Koller, Al Ahly's current manager.]]


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|Assistant coach
|Assistant coach
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} Samy Komsan
|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Carlos Bernegger]]
|Assistant coach
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Samy Komsan]]
|Assistant coach
|Assistant coach
|-
|-
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|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Yassin Mikari]]
|{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Yassin Mikari]]
|Head Analyst
|Head Analyst
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} Saeed Al Nahhas
|Team Analyst
|-
|-
!colspan="2"|Fitness coaches
!colspan="2"|Fitness coaches
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!colspan="2"|Medical department
!colspan="2"|Medical department
|-
|-
| {{ flagicon |EGY}} Ahmed Abou-Abla
| {{ flagicon | EGY }} Ahmed Gaballah
|Team doctor
|Team doctor
|-
|-
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| {{flagicon| EGY }} Mohamed Wafaay
| {{flagicon| EGY }} Mohamed Wafaay
| Physiotherapist
| Physiotherapist
|-
| {{flagicon| EGY }} Ahmed Abou El-Wafa
| Psychologist
|-
|-
!colspan="2"|Sport management and organisation
!colspan="2"|Sport management and organisation
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Mohsen Saleh]]
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Mohamed Ramadan (footballer, born 1970)|Mohamed Ramadan]]
|Football Director
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Mokhtar Mokhtar]]
|Head of Football Planning Committee
|Head of Football Planning Committee
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} Zakaria Nassef
|{{flagicon|EGY}} Zakaria Nassef
|Member of Football Planning Committee
|Member of Football Planning Committee
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Sayed Abdel Hafeez]]
|Football director
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Khaled Bebo]]
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Khaled Bebo]]
|Coordinator for Youth, Academy and Women's Football
|-
|{{flagicon|EGY}} [[Walid Soliman (footballer)|Walid Soliman]]
|Head of Youth Football
|Head of Youth Football
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|CZE}} Michal Prokeš
|{{flagicon|EGY}} Badr Ragab
|Youth academy general manager
|Youth Academy General Manager
|-
|-
|}
|}


=== Board of directors ===
== Board of directors ==
{{See also|Al Ahly SC#Former personnel}}
{{See also|Al Ahly SC#Former personnel}}
[[File:الكابتن محمود الخطيب.jpg|thumb|200px|Mahmoud El Khatib, Al Ahly's current President]]
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| Vice President
| Vice President
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[El Amry Farouk]]
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[El Amry Farouk]] (deceased)
|-
|-
| Secretary of the fund
| Secretary of the fund
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Khaled Mortagy
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Khaled Mortagy (also Acting Vice President)
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[Hossam Ghaly]]
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[Hossam Ghaly]]
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed shawky
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Shawky
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mai Atef
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mai Atef
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Tarek Knadil
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Tarek Kandil
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Al-Gahzwy
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Al-Ghazawy
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Al-Damaty
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Al-Damaty
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| Member
| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohanad Magdy
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohanad Magdy
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| Board Member
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Serag
| {{flagicon|EGY}} Mohamed Serag
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Al-Ahly numbers in the Club World Cup:
Al-Ahly of Egypt is the Arab team most participating in the tournament with seven editions, the first of which was in 2005 and the latest version, Al-Ahly's match against Monterrey became the 16th match for the African champion in the Club World Cup, becoming the most participating team in the world in this tournament.


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Al Ahly FC Women|Al Ahly Women]]
* [[Al Ahly (basketball)|Al Ahly Basketball]]
* [[Al Ahly (basketball)|Al Ahly Basketball]]
* [[Al Ahly (handball)|Al Ahly Handball]]
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* [https://www.efa.com.eg/ar/أندية/الأهلي/ Al Ahly SC] at [[Egyptian Football Association]]
* [https://egyptianproleague.com/team/20/detials/1 Al Ahly SC] at [[Egyptian Premier League]]


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Al Ahly SC
Full nameAl Ahly Sporting Club
Nickname(s)
  • Nadi El Watanniyah (Club of Patriotism)
  • El Shayateen El Homr (The Red Devils)
  • El Mared El Ahmar (The Red Giant)
  • Nadi El Karn (Club of The Century)
Short nameASC, AFC, AHL
Founded24 April 1907; 117 years ago (1907-04-24)
GroundCairo International Stadium
Capacity75,000
ChairmanMahmoud El Khatib
ManagerMarcel Koller
LeagueEgyptian Premier League
2023–24Egyptian Premier League, 1st of 18 (champions)
Websitealahlyegypt.com
Current season

Al Ahly Sporting Club (Arabic: النادي الأهلي للرياضة البدنية), commonly known as Al Ahly, is an Egyptian professional sports club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club is mainly known for its professional football team which currently plays in the Egyptian Premier League, the highest tier in the Egyptian football league system. The club is renowned for its consistent success at both domestic and continental levels, regularly contending in CAF tournaments.

Founded on 24 April 1907 by Omar Lotfy, Al Ahly has a record of 44 Egyptian Premier League titles, 39 Egypt Cup titles and 15 Egyptian Super Cups. Al Ahly is the most successful club in Africa.[1]

In international competitions, the club has won a record 12 CAF Champions League titles, 1 CAF Confederation Cup, a record of 8 CAF Super Cups, a record of 4 African Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Afro-Asian Club Championship, 1 Arab Club Champions Cup, 1 Arab Cup Winners' Cup, a record of 2 Arab Super Cups, and has won 4 bronze medals in the FIFA Club World Cup, With 26 continental titles, Al Ahly was voted by CAF as the African club of the 20th century.[2]

History

Establishment and start of the club

The first official meeting of the Al Ahly club's board.
الأهلي بطل كأس مصر والكأس السلطانية 1925
Al Ahly squad in 1925
Saad Zaghloul, the minister of education, became the first honorary president of Al Ahly.

The idea of establishing Al Ahly came in the first 10 years of the 20th century and was firstly raised by Omar Lotfy, who was a student in the Egyptian Law School during his presidency of the High School Students Club. The establishment of a club for high school students was for political reasons along with the students needing a sports club for them to gather for leisure and exercise.

He discussed the idea of establishing the club with a group of friends who were enthusiastic about it and in 1907, Al Ahly was established.[3]

Talaat Harb, president of the Bank of Egypt, contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.
Al Ahly squad in the first Egyptian League.
Nour El-Dali - Saleh Selim
Al Ahly's captain Saleh Selim shaking hands with Zamalek's captain Nour El-Dali and referee preparing to make a coin toss before playing the 1959 Egypt Cup final
Omar Lotfy, the Cairo University student, who among other students group asked for the foundation of national club.

The club was first headed by Alfred Mitchell-Innes, who was a British advisor to the Ministry of Finance at the time. He was the first head in order to facilitate financial support for the club. An official meeting of the club's board was held on 24 April 1907. The committee met at 5:30 pm in the house of Mitchell-Innes in Giza under his chairmanship and the membership of Idris Ragheb Bey, Ismael Seri Pasha, Amin Sami Pasha, Omar Lotfi Bek and Mohamed Effendi Sherif as secretary.[4]

After the establishment of the club was approved, the main building was designed by architect Ismail Seri, and revised by Mitchell-Innes. A civil company on the behalf of Al Ahly Sports Club was established. Shares of the company were worth £E5 each, and it was the goal of the club when it was established to raise £E5,000. Only £E3,165 were collected over a year which was not enough to fund the establishment. This forced the club to borrow £E1,000 from the National Bank of Egypt in March 1908. Talaat Harb, the president of the Bank of Egypt, contributed £E100 to the establishment of the club.

The first honorary president of the club was the Minister of Education Saad Zaghloul.[5] The name of Al Ahly Sporting Club was suggested by Amine Samy Amin, who suggested that the name is similar to the word "National" in Egyptian Arabic.[6] On 2 April 1908, Mitchell-Innes stepped down as president of the club. Aziz Ezzat was appointed as the new president and became the first Egyptian president of Al Ahly. The official opening ceremony of the club was held in its main building on 26 February 1909.

Mokhtar El Tetsh, one of the club legends, is the namesake of the club's old stadium and current training ground

The game of football was not one of the goals of the founders of Al Ahly SC, but rather to open its doors to students of high schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the graduates of high schools who were members of the club developed a passion with football, which prompted the club to build the first stadium in 1909. At the time, they called it Al-Hawsh; colloquially meaning the courtyard in Egyptian Arabic. The stadium was improved over the years, eventually becoming Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium.[7]

The first official football team was established in 1911. The team was primary and secondary school players who played football in Al-Hawsh. The names of the first players of Al Ahly were as follows: Hussein Hegazi, Abdel Fattah Taher, Fouad Darwish, Hussein Mansour, and Ibrahim Fahmy.[8]

In 1915, Al Ahly made tours to Egyptian cities to play matches and to spread football and its culture. Al Ahly played in Alexandria, Port Said, Assiut, and Ismailia. The team, led by Hussein Hegazi, faced many teams, including foreign teams belonging to the British Army, which increased the popularity of Al Ahly and the new game in Egypt.[9] Ahly contributed with Zamalek SC, El Sekka El Hadid SC in the formation of the first football team of Egypt to participate in the 1920 Olympic Games. The club also contributed to the establishment of the Egyptian Football Association.

First titles (1918–1948)

After Al Ahly's refusal to compete with foreign British clubs in the Sultan Hussein Cup in its first edition in 1917, the club's management decided to participate in the 1918 championship as a sign of resistance and to display Egyptian presence in the sport.[10] In 1923, Al-Ahly won their first Sultan Hussain Cup after beating the defending champion Zamalek SC, with them winning six other titles to be the record holder in the number of wins until the last edition in 1938.[11] They also played an active role in the establishment of the Egyptian Tennis Federation.[12] The club followed their first win of the Sultan Hussain Cup with the King Farouk Cup in 1924, defeating El Sekka El Hadid 4–1 in the final. The man of the match was Mokhtar Eltetsh, who scored two goals.[13]

In the summer of 1929, Al Ahly's football went on a tour where the team traveled to face several European clubs, such as Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in Turkey and BFC Preussen, 1860 Munich and Schalke in Germany. The tour ended with Al Ahly playing the last two games in Bulgaria against Levski Sofia and Slavia Sofia.[14] In November 1930, Al-Ahly defeated rival Zamalek 4–0 in a match in the Cairo League. In that game, Mokhtar El Tetsh was the first player to score a hat trick in the Cairo Derby.[15] At the end of the 1936–1937 season, Al Ahly managed to win the league in the last round by defeating Zamalek 4–1, finishing three points ahead of their rivals. The club won the King Farouk Cup with a 3–2 victory over El Sekka El Hadid SC.[16] In 1938, Al Ahly won the last version of the Sultan Hussein Cup, with a 1–0 victory over Al Masry in the final match. The club won the Cairo League, again in the last round, with a 5–1 victory over the second placed Zamalek.[17][18]

The team traveled to Mandatory Palestine in 1943 on a 23-day tour, headed by Mokhtar El Tetsh, to play several matches with Arab teams to support Palestine against the Zionists. The decision had been made despite the refusal of the president of the Egyptian Football Association Haider Pasha, due to the pressure from the British position against the Palestinian issue.[19]

Dominating the league (1948–1967)

In the first edition of the Egyptian Premier League, held for the first time in 1948, Al Ahly won the first match 5–0 against Greek Alexandria. Ahmed Makkawi scored the first goal for Al Ahly in the history of the competition in the 11th minute. The first team to represent Al Ahly in the competition was composed of: Kamal Hamed – Abdulaziz Hamami – Muhammad Abu Habajah – Abdel Moneim Shatara – Sayed Othman – Hilmi Abu Al-Moaty – Fouad Sedki – Muhammad Lheta – Ahmed MekkawiSaleh Selim – Fathi Khattab. Mokhatr al Tetsh led Al Ahly to win the first championship in the club's history as a player and also led the club to win the first league in the club's history as a manager, achieving a double of the league and the cup for the first time after defeating Zamalek 3–1 in the 1949 King Farouk Cup final. Toto, Hussein Madkour and Fathi Khattab scored for Al Ahly.[20]

The 1949–50 season was a historical superiority for Al Ahly, winning all the local championships. Al Ahly won the Egyptian Premier League after a tie in points with Tersana. The league winner was decided by a play-off match with Al Ahly winning the match against Tersana 2–1. The club also won the Cairo League, one point ahead of Tersana. In the Egypt Cup, Al Ahly defeated Tersana in the final 6–0.[21]

In the 1950–51 season, Al Ahly won the league for the third consecutive time despite the strong competition with Zamalek, as well as a difficult victory in the King Farouk Cup final against El Sekka El Hadid.[22] Following the dethroning of King Farouk in the 1952 revolution, Ahly appointed Gamal Abdel Nasser as club honorary president.[23]

In the 1951–52 season, the league championship was cancelled due to the Egyptian revolution that year, and to allow the national team to prepare for the 1952 Summer Olympics. However, the Egypt Cup and the Cairo League were played as normal. Al Ahly lost both tournaments to Zamalek. The league returned the following season and Al Ahly won the league for the fourth time in a row, with a narrow two point lead ahead of Zamalek, after the two teams tied 2–2 in the last round. In the cup, Al Ahly managed to defeat the defending champions Zamalek 4–1 in the final.[24]

In the 1953–54 season, Al Ahly won their fifth consecutive and fifth overall Egyptian Premier League title in the club's history.[25][26] In the cup, they were eliminated from the semi-final by Al Masry.[27]

In the 1956–57 season, the number of teams increased to 14 teams, and Al Ahly managed to win the league nine points ahead of Zamalek, to win the seventh title in a row. It was the first time that the team had reached 40 points.[28] Al Ahly won the 1958–59 league championship for the ninth time in a row. El-Sayed El-Dhizui became the first Al Ahly player to be the top goal scorer in the league. The team scored 55 goals in just 18 games that season, more than 20 goals from their nearest competitors.[29]

After losing the league for the first time since the start of the competition in the 1959–60 season, Al Ahly won the league for the tenth time in the club's history, in the 1960–61 season.[30] The club won the Egypt Cup after defeating El Qanah 5–0, with Mimi El-Sherbini scoring two goals.[31]

First participation in African championships (1967–1980)

After the 1967 Six-Day War and the suspension of sporting activity in Egypt, Al Ahly's board, headed by Ibrahim Kamel El-Wakil, announced that the club will host the military training for the members volunteering in the Egyptian Army, as well as collecting donations in the name of the club to support the military.[32]

Many players on the team retired to volunteer for the war. Al-Ahly did not win the league for another 13 years.

Nándor Hidegkuti and Mahmoud El Khatib
El Khatib with the 1976–77 League championship.

After years of deterioration, the club took the first steps in recovery when the management decided to sign Nándor Hidegkuti as head coach in September 1973, at a salary of fewer than 600 dollars.[33] Hidegkuti introduced a new generation known as El Talamza (the students). The league title returned to Al Ahly in 1974–75, with the team scoring 70 goals in 34 games.[34] Al Ahly's first participation in the African Champions League was in 1976. The team got knocked out from the first round by MC Alger. Al Khatib scored the first continental goal for Al Ahly.[35]

The club won the league in 1975–76[36] and 1976–77. The latter season saw the second participation in African competition, where the team fared better than the first time. They eventually bowed out in the quarter-finals by Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.[37] From 1978 to 1980, Hidegkuti refused to take part in the CAF Champions League due to lack of financial resources and exhausting journeys in Africa.[38]

African success (1980–1990)

Mohamed Hassan Helmy - Saleh Selim
Al Ahly's president Saleh Selim with Zamalek's president Mohammed Hassan Helmy at Zamalek headquarters, 1980

Zamalek remained ahead of Al Ahly by six points in the 1981–82 Egyptian Premier League season. That season, a match won was counted in two points, not three. The last matches in the competition witnessed a dip in form by Zamalek with Al Ahly managing to win the championship with three points ahead of them, after a goalless Cairo derby draw in the last round. Al Ahly reached the semi-final of 1981 African Cup of Champions Clubs but withdrew due to the assassination of the President Anwar Sadat.[39]

Al Ahly won the 1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs, known today as the CAF Champions League, defeating Asante Kotoko S.C. in the final. he first leg was held on 28 November at the Cairo Stadium in front of 60,000 spectators. They won the first leg 3–0. The second leg was held on 12 December in Kumasi, Ghana, and was attended by more than 70,000 spectators. In the second leg, the game ended tied 1–1. Al Ahly during this edition of the tournament played ten games, achieved victory in all five games at home, lost two games and tied in three away. The biggest win was a 5–0 victory against Young Africans S.C. in the round of 16. The club scored 16 goals and conceded five goals only in this tournament.[40]

Al Ahly Players with the 1982 CAF Champions League.

Al Ahly reached the final of the African Champions League for the second time in a row in 1983, but Asante Kotoko S.C. won the finals by scoring the only goal of both matches in the second match. The first leg was played on 27 November at Cairo Stadium with 90,000 spectators, with one of the attendees being the former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, and ended tied 0–0. The second leg took place on 11 December in Kumasi with 70,000 spectators, and ended with a 0–1 loss.

Al Ahly reached a continental final again in 1984, this time in the African Cup Winners' Cup against Canon Yaoundé. Al-Ahly won on penalties after a 1–1 draw in both games.[41] The 1984–85 season was one of the best seasons in the history of Al Ahly, as the club won the cup and the league, as well as winning the African Cup Winners Cup for the second time in a row by defeating Leventis United 2–1 on aggregate.[42] For the third time in a row, Al Ahly won the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1986 after winning the league, by defeating AS Sogara in the final 3–2 on aggregate.[43]

Al Ahly won the Egyptian League in the 1986–87 season under the management of the coach Taha Ismail. Al Ahly won the league being two points ahead of Zamalek after being tied in the standings before the last match. The club was able to beat Zamalek in the last round 2–1.[44]

Al Ahly won the 1987 African Cup of Champions Clubs by defeating Al-Hilal Club in the final. The first leg was a 0–0 draw played on 29 November in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, attended by 50,000 Sudanese and 500 Egyptian spectators. The second leg was held on 18 December at the Cairo Stadium in the presence of 80,000 spectators, with Al Ahly winning 2–0. Three days after the match, club legend Mahmoud El Khatib decided to retire after 17 years at the club, in a press conference attended by a large crowd of journalists.[45]

Arab tournament success & boycotting CAF (1990–2005)

In 1992, Al Ahly won the Egypt Cup title by defeating the league champions Zamalek 2–1 in the final.[46] After winning the cup for the third time in a row in 1993, Al Ahly returned to Africa by winning the African Cup Winners' Cup for the fourth time in its history in 1993, which was the last time the club participated in the tournament. Al Ahly defeated Africa Sports d'Abidjan in the final in Cairo Stadium after a 1–1 draw in the first leg. In the same season, the club won the Egypt Cup by beating Ghazl El Mahalla SC 3–2 in the final.[47][48]

After three years without winning the league, Al Ahly won the league in the 1993–94 season under the management of Alan Harris after a strong competition with Ismaily SC, which was only decided by a playoff match in which the club won 4–3 in Alexandria.[49]

Al Ahly participated in the Arab Championships for the first time in 1994 after a decision to boycott the African tournaments due to weak financial returns and complaints about the refereeing decisions in the 1994 CAF Super Cup. Al Ahly won the 1994 Arab Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Al Shabab in the final 1–0.[50] After leading Al Ahly to their second consecutive league title and the Arab Super Cup in Morocco, Reiner Hollmann left Al Ahly at the end of 1997, after finishing second in the 1997 Arab Club Champions Cup in Tunisia. He was replaced by his countryman Rainer Zobel, who succeeded in winning the league championship for the fifth consecutive season in 1997–98 and winning the 1998 Arab Super Cup title with Zobel for the second successive season, beating MC Oran and Al-Shabab, and drawing with Club Africain. In 1998, Al Ahly returned to the African championships for the first time in six years.[51]

In the summer of 2001, Ahly signed Manuel José to take on the leadership of the team, the first time in the club's history to have a Portuguese manager. Jose's first match with Al Ahly was a friendly against Real Madrid in August 2001, when Al Ahly stunned Madrid with a 1–0 win at the Cairo Stadium.[52] This was the fourth time Al Ahly had defeated a European champion, the others being a 3–2 victory over Benfica in 1963, a 2–1 win against Bayern Munich in 1977, and a 3–0 win against Steaua București in 1986.[53]

Al Ahly won the African Champions League title after a 4–1 on aggregate victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. The first leg was held on 8 December at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the South African capital Pretoria, and ended in a 1–1 draw. The second leg was held on 21 December at the Cairo International Stadium in the presence of 75,000 spectators, and ended with a 3–0 win for Al Ahly.[54]

Al Ahly also won the 2002 CAF Super Cup with a 4–1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs F.C. in Cairo, in a match that saw Al Ahly's goalkeeper Essam El Hadary scoring his historic goal. Manuel Jose was unable to collect any local championships in his first term,[55] although his team was able to achieve an emphatic 6–1 victory against the defending champion Zamalek in the league. At the end of the season, Jose was sacked and replaced by the Dutchman Johannes Bonfrere on a one-year contract, on a monthly salary of $18,000. The club's decision to sack Jose was not liked by the majority of the fans.[56][57]

Golden era (2005–2013)

Al Ahly achieved victory in all the matches of the first 14 rounds of the 2004–05 Egyptian Premier League, to win the Premier League title for the 29th time in the club history and the first local championship for the Portuguese coach Manuel José who was rehired by the club. Al Ahly won the league by a record 31 point difference from Enppi, the closest competitor. It was the first time that a club won all their matches in the first half of a season since the league began in 1948.[58]

Al Ahly fans celebrating after winning the 2005 CAF Champions League

Al Ahly also won their second Egyptian Super Cup in July 2005 by defeating Enppi 1–0. At the end of 2005, the club clinched the CAF Champions League for the fourth time in their history after defeating Étoile du Sahel 3–0 in the final in Cairo. The first leg was played on 29 October at the Stade Olympique de Sousse, Tunisia, and ended 0–0. The second leg was played on 12 November at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium in the presence of 30,000 spectators, due to renovations at Cairo International Stadium in preparation for hosting the 2006 African Nations Cup. Al Ahly won 3–0, with goals scored by Mohamed Aboutrika, Osama Hosni, and Mohammed Barakat.

With their Champions League triumph, the team would go on to set an unprecedented record of going an entire season unbeaten in all competitions. 46 matches were played in the Egyptian Premier League,[59] Egypt Cup, Egyptian Super Cup, and the CAF Champions League combined, with the club completing a quadruple winning all the aforementioned competitions. The club also set another record of not losing in 52 games in 852 days. Al Ahly made their first appearance at a FIFA Club World Cup in December 2005, but had an unsuccessful campaign as the team lost to Al-Ittihad in the first round and then lost the fifth-place match to Sydney FC.[60]

Mohamed Aboutrika, one of the club legends.

The 2006–07 season was successful, starting with the Egyptian Super Cup for the second time with another win over Enppi, with a goal in the stoppage time. The club also won the league for the second time in a row. Al Ahly returned to the Egyptian Cup with a 3–0 win over Zamalek SC, achieving a domestic treble.

Al Ahly performed well in the CAF Super Cup by reaching the final against CS Sfaxien, drawing the first leg 1–1 in the Cairo Stadium. After the match, CS Sfaxien were considered favorites to win the cup. The second leg against CS Sfaxien ended in a 1–0 win for Al Ahly.

The club then participated in the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup in their second appearance. Al Ahly's participation this time was better compared to their previous one, as they defeated Auckland City FC in the quarter-final 2–0. The team played in the semi-finals against Brazilian club Internacional, losing 2–1. The club managed to achieve the bronze medal for the first time in African history by defeating Club América 2–1 in Yokohama.[61]

Al Ahly played the 2007 CAF Super Cup on 18 February at the Addis Ababa Stadium as the champion of the 2006 CAF Champions League against the ES Sahel, the champion of the 2006 CAF Confederation Cup. Al Ahly suffered from many absentees at this stage due to injuries. However, the match went to penalties after the extra time ended with a goalless draw, which Al Ahly won 5–4 on shootout. After achieving the Super Cup title, the club equalled the record set by Zamalek with 3 Super Cup titles, before adding three other titles to set a new record. Al Ahly also set another record as the club with most participations in the African Super Cup (8 times).[62]

Ultras Ahlawy Tifo before Cairo derby in 2007–08 Egyptian Premier League.

Al Ahly continued winning the league title, winning the Egyptian Premier League for the 4th consecutive time by 17 points away from Ismaily SC. The team also won the Super Cup for the fourth time in a row by beating Zamalek 2–0. It was the second victory in a week for Ahly over Zamalek after their meeting in the CAF Champions League a week earlier. Al Ahly won the CAF Champions league for the sixth time with a 4–2 win on aggregate over Coton Sport FC de Garoua in the final, after finishing the first leg with a 2–0 win and drawing in the second leg 2–2. The club set off for the Club World Cup again, but lost against C.F. Pachuca and Adelaide Football Club.[63]

The club started the 2008–09 season winning the CAF Super Cup after defeating CS Sfaxien 2–1, before starting the race to the league's shield with Ismaily. The two teams played a playoff match to determine the champion, which Al Ahly won 1–0.[64] It was the last championship for Manuel José during his second term before handing over the team's leadership to Hossam El-Badry.[65] El Badry managed to keep the 2009–10 league shield in Al Ahly's cupboard to become the first national coach to win the league championship for the club in 23 years. Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup by defeating Haras El Hodoud SC 1–0.

Al Ahly starting line up in 2011.

In the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly qualified for the semi-finals, but was knocked out by Espérance Sportive de Tunis due to a refereeing mistake by Joseph Lamptey that gave the hosts a win in the second leg.[66]

The sports activity in Egypt was postponed because of the Port Said Stadium riot, which resulted in the deaths of 74 people including 72 Al Ahly fans and caused the injuries of more than 500 people. In the first match after the return of sports activity, Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup after defeating Enppi 2–1, in a mourn-driven match at the empty stadium of Borg El Arab Stadium. Despite the difficult events, Al Ahly players overcame the circumstances and defeated Esperance in the 2012 CAF Champions League Final. The first leg finished 1–1 at the Borg El Arab Stadium. A 2–1 second leg victory to Al Ahly at the Stade Olympique de Radès added the seventh African champions title in the history of the club.[67][68]

Al Ahly, led by Hossam El Badri, achieved fourth place in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan, with a victory in the first match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1.[69] Al Ahly then lost 1–0 to the Copa Libertadores champion Corinthians, and then defeated by Monterrey 2–0 in the third-place deciding match.[70]

Hossam El Badri left the team to Mohamed Youssef, who lead Al Ahly to the 2013 CAF Champions League title for the eighth time by beating the South African club Orlando Pirates 2–0 in the second leg match, after a 1–1 draw in the first leg.[71]

Mahmoud Taher era (2014–2017)

Al Ahly made their way to the African Confederations Cup after an early exit from the Champions League. Al Ahly reached the final against Séwé FC but lost the first leg 2–1. In the return match, the score was 0–0 until the sixth minute of stoppage time, when Al Ahly's Emad Moteab scored a goal with a header in the dying minutes which made coach Juan Carlos Garrido running with celebration onto the pitch. Garrido was later sacked after the club was eliminated from the CAF Champions League on penalties to Moghreb Tétouan. [72]

Al Ahly's form declined after most of the stars of the older generation retired, resulting in losses in a number of tournaments. The team regained balance when they met Zamalek in the Super Cup held in Dubai for the first time at the end of 2015.

Al Ahly fans Tifo before the Egyptian Super Cup in 2015.

Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Shafi led Al Ahly as a coach to a 3–2 win over Zamalek at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium to win the ninth Egyptian Super Cup in the club's history.[73]

After not winning the 2014–15 league title, Al Ahly won the 2015–16 league with a seven-point difference between the defending champions Zamalek. Al Ahly finished the competition under the leadership of Dutchman Martin Jol, who replaced the Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro.[74] Al Ahly won the league title for the 39th time in the club's history before the end of the league with four rounds. The team managed to go 39th games in a row unbeaten in all competitions, setting a record of 30 games unbeaten in the league, however Al Ahly reached the final of the 2016 Egypt Cup and lost to rival Zamalek SC in a 3–1 defeat, leading to Al Ahly failing to win their 36th Egypt Cup. Under the leadership of Hossam El-Badry, Al Ahly was able to keep a clean sheet in 30 games that season in all competitions.[75]

The club then won the Egyptian Cup for the 36th time in its history after beating Al Masry 2–1 in extratime in the Egyptian Cup final at Borg El Arab Stadium.[76]

Al Ahly reached the final of the 2017 CAF Champions League, drawing 1–1 with Wydad AC at Borg El Arab Stadium. Wydad later hosted Al Ahly at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, where Al Ahly was defeated 1–0 and failed to secure the 9th CAF Champions League trophy.

Mahmoud El Khatib era & return to African success (2017–)

On 1 December 2017, Mahmoud El Khatib was elected as the new club president. El Khatib won the polls ahead of Mahmoud Taher with 20,956 votes. Taher, who had been president since 2014 until 2017, collected 13,182 votes. In the race of vice-presidency, former Egyptian sports minister El Amry Farouk won with 19,923 votes with Mustafa Fahmy receiving 14,269 votes.[77]

Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup title for the ten time in its history, after defeating Al Masry SC 1–0. The winning goal was scored by Walid Azaro in the 12th minute of the first extra half of the match, which gave Al Ahly the title, also making Walid the first Moroccan and foreigner to score in the tournament.[78]

The next season, the club managed to clinch the Egyptian Premier League for the third consecutive season under the leadership of the manager Hossam El-Badry, and 40th in its history. Al Ahly officially won the title 6 weeks before the end of the championship, achieving the second fastest league in its history after the 2004–05 Egyptian Premier League season.[79]

Al Ahly reached the 2018 CAF Champions League Final, but lost to Tunisian club Esperance Du Tunis. Al Ahly won in the first leg 3–1, but Esperance Du Tunis defeated Al Ahly 3–0 in the second leg with them win the CAF Champions League Final.

On 9 April 2019, Al Ahly was knocked out of the 2018–19 CAF Champions League in the quarter-finals after suffering a 5–0 loss in the first leg to South Africa's Mameloudi Sundowns. In the second leg, Al Ahly won 1–0 but the score on aggregate was 5–1. This loss was the club's biggest loss since 1942 and in the CAF Champions League tournament. This loss resulted in the club's board deducting 10% of the players salary for a year. Many even criticized Martin Lasarte saying he was mostly responsible for the loss.

Al Ahly managed to win the 2018–19 Egyptian Premier League title for the fourth consecutive season and for the 41st in its history under the leadership of the Uruguayan manager Martín Lasarte, after defeating Al Mokawloon Al Arab 3–1. This result put Ahly five points clear of their rivals Zamalek with one game of the league season left.[80] Al Ahly won the 2018–19 league title despite a rough start, as results eventually improved and winter signings helped with team performance. The 2018–19 league win raised the club trophies to 136, making Al Ahly the most crowned club in world football with 20 continental titles; nine Champions Leagues, one Confederation Cup, four Cup Winners' Cups, six Super Cups and one Afro-Asian Club Championship. As of 2019, Al Ahly has won CAF Champions League in 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008,[81] 2012 and in 2013; making them the most crowned team in Africa.[82]

On 31 August 2019, René Weiler was named the new coach of Al Ahly. Weiler replaced Martin Lasarte who was sacked despite guiding Al Ahly to win the league title with a game to spare.[83] Weiler was able to win his first title with the club in less than one month as Al Ahly managed to win the Egyptian Super Cup for the 11th time in the club history after defeating Zamalek 3–2 on 20 September 2019 at the Borg El Arab Stadium.[84] On 18 September, after Zamalek's loss to Aswan SC, Al Ahly won their 42nd Egyptian Premier League title in the 2019–20 season and was the second title for Weiler before leaving the club and being replaced by Pitso Mosimane.[85] On 27 November, Al Ahly faced rival Zamalek in the 2020 CAF Champions League Final, winning 2–1.[86] Magdy scored the winning goal for Al Ahly in the 86th minute to win Al Ahly's ninth CAF Champions League title and their first since 2013. About a week later, Al Ahly defeated Tala'ea El Gaish SC in the Egypt Cup final 3–2 on penalties. With this victory, Al Ahly won the treble for the third time in their history, and becoming the first African team to complete the continental treble three times.[87][88]

With Al Ahly qualified for the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup, they defeated hosts Al Duhail in the first match of the tournament, sending Al Ahly to its first official match with the European champions Bayern Munich in the Semi-finals.[89][90] Bayern defeated Al Ahly 2–0.[91] Al Ahly managed to secure the bronze medal for the second time in the club's history after defeating Palmeiras, the winners of the 2020 Copa Libertadores in the Third place play off, becoming the first and only Arab or African team to have won two medals in the tournament.[92]

On 28 May 2021, Al Ahly defeated RS Berkane 2–0 in the 2021 CAF Super Cup in Qatar, winning their 22nd continental title.[93] On 17 July 2021, Al Ahly defeated Kaizer Chiefs 3–0 in the Champions League Final in Morocco, winning their tenth Champions League and 23rd continental title.[94]

On 21 September 2021, Al Ahly lost the Egyptian Super Cup to Tala'ea El Gaish in a 3–2 defeat on penalties,[95] This resulted in a disciplinary action by the club's board, deducting £E300,000 from the players, football director, and the entirety of the coaching staff salaries.[96] The deduction was later lifted after Al Ahly beat Zamalek 5–3 in the Cairo derby on 5 November 2021.[97]

On 22 December 2021, Al Ahly won its eigthth CAF Super Cup after beating Raja CA 6–5 on penalties.[98]

Al Ahly players with the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup bronze medals

Al Ahly qualified to the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates as the champions of Africa. Al Ahly won the first match 1–0 against the CONCACAF Champions League winners Monterrey of Mexico despite having many players missing due to injuries, along with some of the club's players participating with the Egyptian national football team in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. In the semi-final, Al Ahly lost against Palmeiras, the winners of the 2021 Copa Libertadores 2–0 to play against Al Hilal in the third place playoff match. Al Ahly achieved the third place in the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time in the club's history after defeating Al Hilal 4–0, the biggest victory for Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Al Ahly for the second time reached the CAF Champions League Final for the third time in a row under the management of Pitso Mosimane, after defeating Algerian side ES Sétif 6–2 on aggregate, but failed to win their 11th CAF Champions League trophy after losing 2–0 to Wydad AC.

On 13 June 2022, Mosimane parted ways with Al Ahly and Samy Koumsan took over the manager role as an interim manager.[99] On 29 June 2022, Ricardo Soares replaced Pitso Mosimane as Al Ahly's manager. His debut with Al Ahly was against Petrojet in the Egypt Cup semi-final in which he led Al Ahly to a 2–0 victory to face rival Zamalek for the Egypt Cup Final, in which Al Ahly lost 2–1. This period witnessed a mass deterioration of Al Ahly, losing 3–2 to Smouha and Soares's league debut was a goalless draw with El Gouna, Al Ahly lost 2–0 to Pyramids in the league, drawing with Mokawloon Al Arab and drawing with Pharco. Al Ahly for the first time since the 1991–92 season was not in the top two of the Egyptian Premier League table as the club finished third place.

Following disappointing results during his time as manager, Ricardo Soares was sacked on 31 August 2022, just 2 months after he was appointed as Al Ahly's manager.

He was replaced by Marcel Koller who was appointed as Al Ahly's new manager on 9 September 2022.[100] Marcel Koller won his first trophy after Al Ahly beat rival Zamalek in a 2–0 win for the Egyptian Super Cup.

Al Ahly under Marcel Koller beat Alexandria's based Smouha SC in a 3–1 win in the Egypt Cup semi-final to meet Pyramids FC in the final. A couple of weeks later, Al Ahly played Auckland City in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, where Al Ahly beat the New Zealand-based team in a 3–0 win to face off CONCACAF Champions League winners Seattle Sounders FC who were competing as the first MLS club to participate in the tournament and their first-ever match in the cup. Al Ahly achieved a late 1–0 victory and advanced to the semi-final to meet the UEFA Champions League winner Real Madrid. This would be the second time the two sides meet after Manuel Jose's 2001 debut with the club where he was able to beat Real Madrid 1–0 at the Cairo International Stadium. Al Ahly lost to Real Madrid and faced Flamengo for the third-place playoffs, when Al Ahly lost 4–2 and ended with the 4th place for the tournament.

Al Ahly won the 2021–22 Egypt Cup after beating Pyramids in the final, being the 38th Egypt Cup for the club.[101] Al Ahly later won the 13th Egyptian Super Cup in its history after beating Pyramids FC 1–0 at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[102]

On 11 June 2023, Al Ahly won the CAF Champions League after defeating the same team they lost against in the 2021–22 final, the Moroccan club Wydad AC after beating them 3–2 on aggregate in the final. The first match was played at the Cairo International Stadium on 4 June with Al Ahly winning 2–1, but drew with Wydad AC 1–1 at Stade Mohamed V. This gave Al Ahly its 11th CAF Champions League and qualified them for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup and 2023 CAF Super Cup.[103] A month later, on 10 July, Al Ahly achieved their 43rd Egyptian Premier League title.[104] In the 2023–24 CAF Champions League, Al Ahly clinched their 12th title after a 1–0 win on aggregate over Espérance de Tunis in the final.[105]

Rivalries

The Cairo Derby is a rivalry between Egyptian clubs Al Ahly SC and Zamalek SC. Both clubs are located in Greater Cairo, and their matches are considered the highlight of the football season with a live broadcast to most of the Middle Eastern and North African countries since the 1960s. Typically, the derby is played twice each season with two matches in the Egyptian Premier League, but it is not uncommon to find the teams meeting each other in the Egypt Cup, especially in the final, and in Africa's most prestigious club competition, the CAF Champions League.

Supporters

Ultras Ahlawy

Al Ahly has a large fan base of ultras named Ultras Ahlawy (abbreviated UA07) which are known for their pyrotechnic displays. Ultras Ahlawy raised its banner for the first time at a match against ENPPI Club on 13 April 2007. Ultras Ahlawy also supports Al Ahly's basketball, volleyball, and handball teams. Ultras Ahlawy members include college graduates, workers, and youth from many social levels in Egypt. Their motto is "Together Forever", which is meant to highlight the connection between their members. pronunciation: A'zam Nady bel Koron).

Other supporting groups

Type of group Name Creation date
Ultras group Ultras Ahlawy 13 April 2007 - Present
Ultras group Ultras Devils 2007 (Dissolution in 2015)
Fans Association ALU 1996 (Dissolution in 2005)
Fans Association AFC 2005 (Dissolution in 2007)

Port Said Stadium riot

On 1 February 2012, a massive riot occurred at Port Said Stadium in Port Said, Egypt, following an Egyptian Premier League football match between Al-Masry and Al Ahly, following a 3–1 victory by Al-Masry. Al-Masry supporters violently attacked supporters of Al Ahly by trapping them inside the stadium and attacking them with clubs, stones, bottles, and fireworks.[106][107] As a result, 72 supporters of Al Ahly were killed with more than 500 injured after thousands of Al-Masry spectators stormed the stadium stands and pitch. Many of the deaths were due to the police's refusal to open the stadium gates. Members of Ultras Ahlawy claim that the supporters were specifically targeted because of their highly televised calls for the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to step down, as well as their open mockery of the previous regime and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

Anthem

"Arise, Al Ahly" is the club's official anthem written by the journalist Fekry Abaza in 1957 and composed by Umm Kulthum's husband Mahmoud Sherif. It was influenced by the anthem of the Egyptian Revolution of 1919 "Arise Egyptian".[108] The lyrics of the anthem are as follows:[109]

                       Arise, Al Ahly, see your sons and the soldiers        see your Battalions, see your soldiers and the crowds
                       See the signs of victory through all the generations      see and record the glories of immortality in them
                                              You are always you are always always on the top
                       Every blessing in your life is with us                      and that is the will of our Lord
                       From your elders we gained our glory                     and with your youth we kept our name
                                              You are always you are always always on the top

Grounds

Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium (training ground)

Cairo Tower behind Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium
Al Ahly fans supporting the team in Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium

The club was originally founded for students of higher schools to meet and practice political dialogues. However, the club, which prompted Al Ahly to build its first stadium in 1909 and was called "Al-Hawsh" at the time, which is a colloquial word from the Egyptian dialect meaning "the courtyard" in Arabic. The stadium was developed over the years to become known as Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium. In 1929, the stadium was named after Egypt's prince at this time, the Prince Farouk Stadium. By 1956, light stands were added to the stadium. The stadium was later renamed to the Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium, after Mokhtar El-Tetsh, a legend of the club. Al Ahly continued to play their home games at Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium until the Cairo International Stadium was opened.[110] Currently, the stadium holds the team training and friendly games.

Cairo International Stadium

Al Ahly formerly played their home games at their own ground, Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium, but its capacity was too small for the club's supporters. As a way of solving the issue, Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium became the official training ground, and Cairo International Stadium replaced it as the official home ground. From 2014 to 2017, Al Ahly stopped playing their home games at the Cairo International Stadium due to security reasons. In the 2016–17 season, Al Ahly played most of their home games at Al Salam Stadium and played their matches in the African competitions at Borg El Arab Stadium. At the first leg of the Egyptian Premier League 2017–18 season, Al Ahly returned to Cairo International Stadium as its official home ground.

Panorama of Cairo International Stadium before the kick-off of Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns match in the 2019–20 CAF Champions League

Al Ahly WE Al Salam Stadium

On 4 December 2019, Al Ahly announced that they bought Al Salam Stadium as usufruct for 25 years or until Al Ahly SC Stadium is built and important matches that needs larger capacity will be played on Cairo Stadium, the stadium was later renamed to Al Ahly Stadium.

The first match hosted by the stadium was on 6 December against Al-Hilal Club at the 2019–20 CAF Champions League group stage.

Despite acquiring the stadium, Al Ahly confirmed that El Entag El Harby, a club owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production that used to play their home matches there, would be allowed to play at the stadium normally until the end of the 2019–20 season to avoid any possible problems or conflicts in the league's schedule, with the option to extend it for further seasons. Al Ahly also confirmed that all national teams would be allowed to play on the venue.[111]

Zayed City Stadium

In November 2022, Al Ahly entered into an agreement with the multinational company Populous, known for building football stadiums such as Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and London's famous Wembley Stadium, to construct a new stadium for the club.

The new stadium, which will be located in Sheikh Zayed City, is expected to cover an area of approximately 46,000 square meters. It is designed to accommodate around 50,000 fans, making it the third-largest stadium in Egypt, following Borg El Arab Stadium and Cairo International Stadium

Here are some key features of the planned stadium and its surrounding sporting complex:

Stadium: - The stadium will have a seating capacity of approximately 50,000, providing a state-of-the-art facility for Al Ahly's home ground.

- It will be constructed on an area of about 46,000 square meters, providing ample space for the stadium and its facilities.

- The stadium will feature modern amenities and infrastructure, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Sporting Complex: - The sporting complex surrounding the stadium will include a squash complex with eight courts, catering to the needs of squash enthusiasts - Additionally, there will be a gymnastics hall and a karate hall, providing facilities for these sports. - The complex will also include training grounds specifically designed for football, allowing Al Ahly to conduct their training sessions in a dedicated and professional environment.

Construction and Timeline: - The construction of the new stadium is expected to be completed within a timeframe of approximately 3 years - The project aims to deliver a world-class stadium that meets international standards and reflects Al Ahly's status as one of the leading football clubs in Africa .

Media

Al Ahly TV is an Egyptian-Arab channel that currently broadcasts the football team's friendly matches, youth team matches and other sports matches. The channel was established in 2008, in cooperation with Arab Radio and Television Network. The official broadcast of the channel was launched on 3 December 2010 when former club president Hassan Hamdy announced the opening of the channel.[112]

The club also has a YouTube channel that has over 1.16 million subscribers as of September 2023. Training videos, exclusive features, and match highlights are frequently published on the channel. On 22 January 2021, the club's channel on YouTube released a documentary called Secret of the 9th, with it reaching one million views in less than one day.

In addition, the club has its own weekly magazine which covers the club's various news.

Al-Ahly leaded the top six most popular football clubs on social media from Africa on 12 October 2022:[113]

# Football club Country Followers
1 Al-Ahly Egypt 33 million
2 Zamalek SC Egypt 13 million
3 Raja CA Morocco 7 million
4 Kaizer Chiefs South Africa 6 million
5 Orlando Pirates South Africa 4 million
6 Simba SC Tanzania 4 million

Kits and crest

On 3 November 1917, Mohamed Sherif Sabri Bek (who was the uncle of King Farouk I) became a member of the club and designed the first logo of Al Ahly. It was inspired by the Egyptian flag (“Sultanate of Egypt” at that time which was red and white) and had a crown that represented Egypt's royal rule. In 1952, following the July Revolution and the change of ruling regime from Monarchy to Republic, the crown was removed, and replaced with the word "Nady" which means club in arabic. The logo remained unchanged until 2007, when it had slight changes celebrating the club's centenary. In late 2018, a 4th star was added on the top of the badge after Al Ahly's 40th league title.[citation needed] Al Ahly's crest was voted "the second most beautiful in the game" in a 2020 poll by Spanish newspaper Marca.[114]

The Evolution of the Crest of Al Ahly SC
1907–1917 1917–1952 1952–2007 2007–
Football club kit crest
2023–

Al Ahly's kit has traditionally always been identified with a red shirt, white shorts, and red socks.

Classic

Kit suppliers & shirt sponsors

[115]

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1978–1979 Umbro Mansour Group
1979–1980 Old Spice
1980–1983 Puma Helwan For Import & Export
1983–1989 Coca-Cola
1989–1993 Umbro
1993–2000 Adidas
2000–2001 Nike
2002 Vodafone
2002–2009 Puma
2009–2011 Adidas
2011–2014 Etisalat
2014–2015 Sporta
2015–2018 Vodafone
2018–2022 Umbro WE
2022– Adidas e&
2005–08 Home
2012–14 Away
2016–17 Home
2017–18 Away
2019–20 Home
2021–22 Away
2022–23 Home

Honours

Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic Egyptian Premier League 44 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24
Egypt Cup 39 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1936–37, 1939–40, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23
Egyptian Super Cup 15 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sultan Hussein Cup 7 1922–23, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1937–38
Egyptian Confederation Cup 1S 1990
Cairo League 17 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28,

1928–29, 1930–31, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1945–46, 1947–48, 1949–50, 1953-54, 1957–58

United Arab Republic Cup 1 1961
Continental CAF Champions League 12 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2022–23, 2023–24
African Cup Winners' Cup 4 1984, 1985, 1986, 1993
CAF Confederation Cup 1 2014
CAF Super Cup 8 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2021
Intercontinental FIFA African–Asian–Pacific Cup 1 2024
Afro-Asian Cup 1 1988
Regional Arab Club Champions Cup 1 1996
Arab Cup Winners' Cup 1 1994
Arab Super Cup 2S 1997, 1998
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Awards & recognitions

Seasons

Recent Seasons

Season League Egypt Cup Egyptian Super Cup Continental / Other CAF Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup
League Position Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
2019–20 EPL 1st 34 28 5 1 74 8 +66 89 Winner Runner-up CAF Champions League Winner DNQ DNQ
2020–21 EPL 2nd 34 22 10 2 72 29 +43 76 Runner-up Runner-up CAF Champions League Winner Winner 3rd
2021–22 EPL 3rd 34 20 10 4 62 21 +41 70 Winner Winner CAF Champions League Runner-up Winner 3rd
2022–23 EPL 1st 34 25 8 1 63 13 +50 83 Winner Winner CAF Champions League Winner DNQ 4th
2023–24 EPL 1st 34 27 4 3 75 28 +47 85 Withdrew Winner CAF Champions League Winner Runner-up 3rd

Domestic and continental competitions

Egyptian and CAF top-division Clubs Competitions
Year Premier League Egypt Cup Egyptian League Cup Egyptian Super Cup Champions League CAF Super Cup
1921–22 Started in
1948
- Started in
2022
Started in
2001
Started in
1964
Started in
1992
1922–23 -
1923–24 Winner
1924–25 Winner
1925–26 Runner-up
1926–27 Winner
1927–28 Winner
1928–29 -
1929–30 Winner
1930–31 Winner
1931–32 -
1932–33 -
1933–34 -
1934–35 Runner-up
1935–36 -
1936–37 Winner
1937–38 -
1938–39 -
1939–40 Winner
1940–41 Runner-up
1941–42 Winner
1942–43 Winner
1943–44 Runner-up
1944–45 Winner
1945–46 Winner
1946–47 Winner
1947–48 -
1948–49 Winner Winner
1949–50 Winner Winner
1950–51 Winner Winner
1951–52 not held Runner-up
1952–53 Winner Winner
1953–54 Winner -
1954–55 not finished -
1955–56 Winner Winner
1956–57 Winner -
1957–58 Winner Winner
1958–59 Winner Runner-up
1959–60 Third place Winner
1960–61 Winner -
1961–62 Winner -
1962–63 Third place -
1963–64 Fifth place -
1964–65 Fourth place - did not enter
1965–66 Sixth place Winner did not enter
1966–67 Runner-up - did not enter
1968–69 not held not held did not enter
1969–70 not held not held did not enter
1970–71 not finished not held did not enter
1971–72 not held not held did not enter
1972–73 Fourth place Runner-up did not enter
1973–74 not finished not finished did not enter
1974–75 Winner - did not enter
1975–76 Winner Runner-up Round of 16
1976–77 Winner - Quarter Final
1977–78 Runner-up Winner Round of 16
1978–79 Winner - did not enter
1979–80 Winner not held did not enter
1980–81 Winner Winner Semi-final
1981–82 Winner not finished Winner
1982–83 Third place Winner Runner-up
1983–84 Runner-up Winner did not enter
1984–85 Winner Winner did not enter
1985–86 Winner - did not enter
1986–87 Winner not held Winner
1987–88 Runner-up - Semi-final
1988–89 Winner Winner did not enter
1989–90 not finished - Round of 16
1990–91 Runner-up Winner Quarter Final
1991–92 Fourth place Winner did not enter did not enter
1992–93 Runner-up Winner did not enter Runner-up
1993–94 Winner not held did not enter did not enter
1994–95 Winner - Withdrew did not enter
1995–96 Winner Winner Withdrew did not enter
1996–97 Winner Runner-up Withdrew did not enter
1997–98 Winner Semi-final Round of 32 did not enter
1998–99 Winner Round of 32 Group Stage did not enter
1999–2000 Winner Semi-final Group Stage did not enter
2000–01 Runner-up Winner Withdrew Winner Winner
2001–02 Runner-up Round of 16 did not enter Group Stage did not enter
2002–03 Runner-up Winner Winner did not enter did not enter
2003–04 Runner-up Runner-up did not enter Round of 32 did not enter
2004–05 Winner Round of 16 Winner Winner Winner
2005–06 Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner
2006–07 Winner Winner Winner Runner-up did not enter
2007–08 Winner Round of 32 Winner Winner Winner
2008–09 Winner Round of 16 Runner-up Round of 16 did not enter
2009–10 Winner Runner-up Winner Semi-final did not enter
2010–11 Winner Round of 16 Winner Group stage did not enter
2011–12 not finished not held not held Winner Winner
2012–13 not finished Withdrew not held Winner Winner
2013–14 Winner Semi-final Winner Round of 16 Runner-up
2014–15 Runner-up Runner-up Winner Round of 16 Winner
2015–16 Winner Runner-up Runner-up Group stage did not enter
2016–17 Winner Winner Winner Runner-up did not enter
2017–18 Winner Quarter Final Winner Runner-up did not enter
2018–19 Winner Round of 16 Runner-up Quarter Final did not enter
2019–20 Winner Winner Runner-up Winner Winner
2020–21 Runner-up Runner-up Winner Winner Winner
2021–22 Third place Winner Group stage Winner Runner-up did not enter
2022–23 Winner Winner Withdrew Winner Winner Runner-up
2023–24 Winner Withdrew Withdrew Winner Winner Runner-up

CAF overall ranking of African clubs

CAF Ranking of the 21st Century[116]
Rank Club Points
1 Egypt Al Ahly 121
2 Tunisia Espérance Tunis 72
3 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe 67.5
4 Tunisia Étoile du Sahel 58
5 Morocco Wydad 51
6 Egypt Zamalek 45
7 Morocco Raja Casablanca 38
8 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns 37
9 Nigeria Enyimba 31
10 Tunisia CS Sfaxien 31
CAF Ranking of the 20th Century
Rank Club Points
1 Egypt Al Ahly 40
2 Egypt Zamalek 37
3 Ghana Asante Kotoko 34
4 Cameroon Canon Yaoundé 34
5 Tunisia Espérance Tunis 27
6 Ivory Coast ASEC Mimosas 27
7 Ghana Hearts of Oak 26
8 Ivory Coast Africa Sports 25
9 Algeria JS Kabylie 22
10 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe 20


CAF 5-year ranking

The club ranking for the 2024–25 CAF Champions League and the 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup is be based on results from each CAF club competition from the 2019–20 to the 2023–24 seasons.

Rank Club 2019–20
(× 1)
2020–21
(× 2)
2021–22
(× 3)
2022–23
(× 4)
2023–24
(× 5)
Total
1 Egypt Al Ahly 6 6 5 6 6 87
2 Tunisia Espérance de Tunis 3 4 3 4 5 61
3 Morocco Wydad 4 4 6 5 2 60
4 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns 3 3 3 4 4 54
5 Egypt Zamalek 5 2 2 2 5 48
6 Morocco RS Berkane 5 1 5 0 4 42
7 Tanzania Simba 0 3 2 3 3 39
8 Angola Petro de Luanda 2 1 4 2 3 39
9 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe 3 2 3 0.5 4 38
10 Algeria CR Belouizdad 0 3 3 3 2 37

Players

Current squad

As of 14 September 2024[117]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Egypt EGY Mohamed El Shenawy (captain)
2 DF Egypt EGY Khaled Abdelfattah
3 DF Egypt EGY Omar Kamal
4 DF Qatar QAT Yousef Aymen (on loan from Al-Duhail)
5 DF Egypt EGY Ramy Rabia (vice-captain)
6 DF Egypt EGY Yasser Ibrahim
7 MF Egypt EGY Mahmoud Kahraba
8 MF Egypt EGY Akram Tawfik
9 FW State of Palestine PLE Wessam Abou Ali
10 FW South Africa RSA Percy Tau
12 FW Morocco MAR Reda Slim
13 MF Egypt EGY Marwan Attia
14 MF Egypt EGY Hussein El Shahat
15 DF Morocco MAR Achraf Dari
16 GK Egypt EGY Hamza Alaa
17 MF Egypt EGY Amr El Solia (4th captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 DF Morocco MAR Yahia Attiyat Allah (on loan from Sochi)
19 MF Egypt EGY Afsha
20 MF Egypt EGY Karim Nedved
21 DF Tunisia TUN Ali Maâloul
22 MF Egypt EGY Emam Ashour
23 MF Egypt EGY Omar El Saaiy
26 MF Egypt EGY Mostafa Abou El Khier
28 DF Egypt EGY Karim Fouad
29 FW Egypt EGY Taher Mohamed
30 DF Egypt EGY Mohamed Hany (3rd captain)
31 GK Egypt EGY Mostafa Shobeir
32 FW Egypt EGY Samir Mohamed
33 DF Egypt EGY Karim El Debes
36 MF Egypt EGY Ahmed Nabil Koka
37 GK Egypt EGY Mostafa Makhlouf

Youth Academy

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK Egypt EGY Hazem Gamal
GK Egypt EGY Omar Kamel
DF Egypt EGY Moataz Mohamed
DF Ghana GHA Reindorf Huncho
DF Egypt EGY Youssef Gamal
DF Egypt EGY Mahmoud Labib
DF Libya LBY Ajwili Anwar
MF Egypt EGY Fares Khaled
MF Egypt EGY Yassin Hafez
MF Egypt EGY Youssef Afify
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Egypt EGY Ibrahim Adel
MF Nigeria NGA Ibrahima
MF Cameroon CMR Tchoumkeu Jr.
MF Egypt EGY Youssef Islam
FW Egypt EGY Mohamed Zaalouk
FW Egypt EGY Mohamed Abdallah
FW Egypt EGY Omar Moawad
FW Egypt EGY Mohamed Haitham
FW Egypt EGY Mohamed Raafat
FW Egypt EGY Mowafak Ramy

Out on loan

As of 14 September 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
DF Egypt EGY Youssef Abdelhafiz (at Ceramica Cleopatra until 30 June 2025)
DF Egypt EGY Ahmed Abdeen (at Ceramica Cleopatra until 30 June 2025)
DF Egypt EGY Abdallah Bostangy (at Smouha until 30 June 2025)
DF Egypt EGY Abdelrahman Rashdan (at Modern Sport until 30 June 2026)
MF Algeria ALG Ahmed Kendouci (at Ceramica Cleopatra until 30 June 2025)
MF Mali MLI Aliou Dieng (at Al-Kholood until 30 June 2025)
MF Egypt EGY Kabaka (at Modern Sport until 30 June 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
FW Egypt EGY Ahmed Abdelkader (at Qatar SC until 30 June 2025)
FW Tunisia TUN Cristo (at Sfaxien until 30 June 2025)
FW Egypt EGY Mostafa El Badry (at Smouha until 30 June 2025)
FW Egypt EGY Mohamed Yasser (at FK Teplice until 30 June 2025)
FW Egypt EGY Amr Khaled (at Aarau until 30 June 2025)
FW Ghana GHA Samuel Oppong (at WE SC until 30 June 2025)

Coaching staff

Marcel Koller, Al Ahly's current manager.
Coaching staff
Switzerland Marcel Koller Head coach
Switzerland Harald Gämperle Assistant coach
Argentina Carlos Bernegger Assistant coach
Egypt Samy Komsan Assistant coach
Belgium Michel Iannacone Goalkeeping coach
Analysis department
Tunisia Yassin Mikari Head Analyst
Egypt Saeed Al Nahhas Team Analyst
Fitness coaches
Switzerland Tizian Ndoyi Fitness Coach
Medical department
Egypt Ahmed Gaballah Team doctor
Egypt Hany Wahba Team doctor
Egypt Mohamed Wafaay Physiotherapist
Egypt Ahmed Abou El-Wafa Psychologist
Sport management and organisation
Egypt Mohamed Ramadan Football Director
Egypt Mokhtar Mokhtar Head of Football Planning Committee
Egypt Zakaria Nassef Member of Football Planning Committee
Egypt Khaled Bebo Coordinator for Youth, Academy and Women's Football
Egypt Walid Soliman Head of Youth Football
Egypt Badr Ragab Youth Academy General Manager

Board of directors

Mahmoud El Khatib, Al Ahly's current President
Office Name
President Egypt Mahmoud El Khatib
Vice President Egypt El Amry Farouk (deceased)
Secretary of the fund Egypt Khaled Mortagy (also Acting Vice President)
Board Member Egypt Hossam Ghaly
Board Member Egypt Mohamed Shawky
Board Member Egypt Mai Atef
Board Member Egypt Tarek Kandil
Board Member Egypt Mohamed Al-Ghazawy
Board Member Egypt Mohamed Al-Damaty
Board Member Egypt Mohanad Magdy
Board Member Egypt Mohamed Serag
Board Member Egypt Mohamed El-Garhy

Club figures

Presidents

[118]

Statue of Saleh Selim, former player and president in the club's headquarters
No Tenure Name From To
1 1st United Kingdom Alfred Mitchell-Innes 1907 1908
2 1st Egypt Aziz Ezzat Pacha 1908 1916
3 1st Egypt Abdelkhaleq Tharwat Pacha 1916 1924
4 1st Egypt Gaafar Waly Pacha 1924 1940
5 1st Egypt Mohamed Taher Pacha 1940 1941
6 2nd Egypt Gaafar Waly Pacha 1941 1944
7 1st Egypt Ahmed Hasanein Pacha 1944 1946
8 1st Egypt Ahmed Aboud Pacha 1946 1961
9 1st Egypt Salah Dessouki 1961 1965
10 1st Egypt Abdelmohsen Kamel Mortagy 1965 1967
11 1st Egypt Ibrahim El Wakil 1967 1972
12 2nd Egypt Abdelmohsen Kamel Mortagy 1972 1980
13 1st Egypt Saleh Selim 1980 1988
14 1st Egypt Saleh El Wahsh 1988 1992
15 2nd Egypt Saleh Selim 1992 2002
16 1st Egypt Hassan Hamdy 2002 2014
17 1st Egypt Mahmoud Taher 2014 2017
18 1st Egypt Mahmoud El Khatib 2017 Present

Captains

Throughout its history, Al Ahly has had 48 club captains, the first captain was Ahmed Fouad Anwar.
Mohamed El-Shenawy is the current captain since 2020.[119]

No. Name
1 Egypt Ahmed Fouad Anwar
2 Egypt Hussein Hegazi
3 Egypt Riyad Shawki
4 Egypt Ali El Hassany
5 Egypt Mahmoud Mokhtar El-Tetch
6 Egypt Mohamed Ali Rasmi
7 Egypt Ahmed Soliman
8 Egypt Amin Shoa'air
9 Egypt Moustafa Kamel Mansour
10 Egypt Saleh El-Sawwaf
11 Egypt Hussein Madkour
12 Egypt Mohamed El-Guindi
13 Egypt Ahmed Mekawi
14 Egypt Abdel Galil Hemaida
15 Egypt Saleh Selim
16 Egypt Rifaat El-Fanagily
17 Egypt Taha Ismail
18 Egypt Mimi El-Sherbini
19 Egypt Essam Abdel Monem
20 Egypt Hany Moustafa
21 Egypt Anwar Salama
22 Egypt Hassan Hamdy
23 Egypt Mustafa Younis
24 Egypt Moustafa Abdou
25 Egypt Mahmoud El-Khateeb
26 Egypt Thabet El-Batal
27 Egypt Taher Abouzaid
28 Egypt Rabie Yassin
29 Egypt Magdi Abdelghani
30 Egypt Ahmed Shobair
31 Egypt Osama Orabi
32 Egypt Hossam Hassan
33 Egypt Walid Salah El-Din
34 Egypt Hady Khashaba
35 Egypt Sayed Abdel Hafeez
36 Egypt Essam El Hadary
37 Egypt Shady Mohamed
38 Egypt Ahmed Belal
39 Egypt Osama Hosny
40 Egypt Ahmad El-Sayed
41 Egypt Wael Gomaa
42 Egypt Mohamed Aboutrika
43 Egypt Hossam Ghaly
44 Egypt Emad Moteab
45 Egypt Hossam Ashour
46 Egypt Sherif Ekramy
47 Egypt Ahmed Fathy
48 Egypt Mohamed El Shenawy

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