Ahly will play against the Kuwaiti national team in a friendly on 17 May. The Gulf team requested the match.

The Reds are also discussing the date for a friendly with Ahly Tripoli of Libya next month.

The Egyptian champions are leading the Premier League Group A with 19 points, one more than second place ENPPI.

They drew 0-0 away with Tunisia's Bizertin in the first leg of the African Champions League round of 16.

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