Benoun starts against Al Duhail SC

CAIRO-4 February 2021: Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane announced the team's starting line-up for the game against Al Duhail SC in the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Al Ahly Moroccan defender Badr Benoun will start the match after being fully recovered from the leg injury he suffered during the team's training session on Tuesday.

Al Ahly starting line-up for the match consists of: Mohamed El Shenawy, Ayman Ashraf, Badr Benoun, Mohamed Hany, Ali Maaloul, Amr El Soulia, Hamdy Fathy, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Taher Mohamed Taher, Hussein El Shahat and Walter Bwalya.

Al Ahly represent the African continent in the competition after winning the CAF Champions League title for the 9th time, having defeated arch-rivals Zamalek in the final.

The Red Devils are participating in the FIFA Club World Cup for the sixth time in history and they are the Arab and African club with most appearances in the competition.

Al Ahly's best achievement came in 2006 when they won the bronze medal, becoming the first club from Africa to reach the podium.