Al Ahly are one of the long-established names of Egyptian football, founded in 1907 and based at Cairo International Stadium. Their profile is built on scale and continuity rather than novelty, the sort of club Celtic supporters can recognise without needing the usual explanatory padding.
The current squad is sizeable at 33 players and notably mature, with an average age of 28. That points to a side with experience throughout the group, and their recent league run has largely held together: four wins from six, with a draw against ZED and a latest defeat away to Tala'ea El Gaish interrupting the rhythm.
They sit third in the Premier League and have also competed in the Premier League play-offs. For Celtic supporters, Al Ahly are best viewed as a seasoned, established opponent from Egypt – organised, experienced, and currently placed near the top end of their domestic table.
