Ahly to start FIFA Intercontinental Cup campaign in October

Mahmoud Elassal , Monday 26 Aug 2024

African Champions Ahly are set to kick off their adventure in the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup on 29 October.

Egypt’s Ahly

 

The esteemed tournament is scheduled to start on 22 September, featuring champions from five continents, AFC Champions Al-Ain of UAE, Real Madrid, New Zealand's Auckland City FC winners of the OFC Champions League, champions of  Copa America, and Mexican outfit CF Pachuca, champions of the CONCACAF.

In the opening game, Al-Ain will take on Auckland City FC, while Ahly will face the winner of the previous clash on 29 October at Cairo International Stadium.

Conmebol will battle against CF Pachuca on 11 December.

The final will take place on the 18th of December, featuring a face-off between Real Madrid and the winner of the fourth game.

(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)

Short link: