Football

Al Ahly’s first football team hold their evening training session in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparations for the Egyptian Super Cup final against Zamalek.

Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup praised his team’s performance after their victory over Ceramica Cleopatra in the semi-finals of the Egyptian Super Cup, saying the goal from the outset was clear: ‘to reach the final and challenge for the title’.

Al Ahly booked a place in the final of the Egyptian Super Cup after defeating Ceramica Cleopatra 2-1 in the semi-final on Thursday at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.