Shobair: 'I Hope Al Ahly vs. AS FAR Match Marks Start of Reconciliation and Eases Tensions with Morocco'
11 February 2026at20:25
Egyptian media personality Ahmed Shobair expressed his keen interest in the upcoming match between Al Ahly and AS FAR, scheduled for next Sunday evening at Cairo International Stadium.
Shobair posted on his Facebook page: "I hope that the Al Ahly and AS FAR match will be the beginning of reconciliation and the removal of any tension with Morocco."
Egyptian club Al Ahly will host AS FAR next Sunday in the sixth and final round of the CAF Champions League group stage, with kick-off set for 4 PM GMT.
Al Ahly currently leads Group B with 9 points, while AS FAR sits in second place with 8 points, needing at least one point to secure qualification for the next stage.
Q&A
Why does Ahmed Shobair believe the Al Ahly vs. AS FAR match holds significance beyond the game itself?
Egyptian media personality Ahmed Shobair publicly stated his hope that the upcoming Al Ahly vs. AS FAR match will mark the beginning of reconciliation and help alleviate any existing tensions with Morocco, as shared on his Facebook page.
What are the qualification scenarios for Al Ahly and AS FAR in their final CAF Champions League group stage match?
Al Ahly currently leads Group B with 9 points, while AS FAR is in second place with 8 points. AS FAR needs to secure at least one point from this final match to guarantee their progression to the next stage of the CAF Champions League.
When and where is the Al Ahly vs. AS FAR CAF Champions League match scheduled to take place?
The crucial CAF Champions League group stage match between Al Ahly and AS FAR is scheduled for next Sunday evening at Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off set for 4 PM GMT.
