Al Ahly’s youth team began their campaign in the Al Ahly International U16 Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Hungary’s Honvéd FC.
The tournament is being held for the second consecutive year at Al Ahly’s youth training grounds at the club’s Nasr City branch.
The Red Eagles made a strong start, dominating proceedings from the outset and taking control of the game.
Ali Alaa scored both goals in the first half to secure a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Al Ahly have been drawn in Group A alongside Hungary’s Honvéd Budapest, Poland’s Escola Varsovia and DR Congo’s Eleckia.