#Al Ahly International Championship

Muziwaki Zaza, head of academy teams at South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, thanked Al Ahly for inviting the club to take part in the tournament, noting the team’s appreciation for hosting an event of this scale.

Al Ahly sporting director Mohamed Youssef, who also heads the organizing committee for the club’s inaugural U-16 International Tournament, welcomed delegations at a reception on Thursday, saying the event marks the start of a wider plan to stage more youth competitions in the coming years.

All eyes will be on Al Ahly’s Nasr City branch as it hosts the inaugural International U-16 Tournament from 28 to 30 November 2025, featuring youth teams from top clubs around the world.