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Al Ahly names Abdel Hafiz to lead Uganda delegation for Kitara tie
October 6, 2026 at 02:12 PM · Updated 10d ago
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Al Ahly board member Sayed Abdel Hafiz will head the club's delegation to Uganda for its October 17 Confederation Cup first-leg match against Kitara.
- Abdel Hafiz will lead the delegation departing October 14 ahead of the round-of-32 first leg in Hoiima.
- He took the role after board colleague Mohamed El-Garhy declined the assignment for personal reasons.
- Kitara president Dio Kasuzi announced a 400 million Ugandan shilling ($100,000) bonus for players if the club eliminates Al Ahly.
- Al Ahly advanced directly to the round of 32, while Kitara eliminated Mogadishu in the preliminary round.
- Abdel Hafiz coordinated with football director Wael Gomaa on travel, accommodation, and training facilities for the trip.
- Al Ahly is competing in the Confederation Cup for the first time in its history after failing to qualify for the CAF Champions League last season.
- The second leg of the round-of-32 tie is scheduled for October 25 in Cairo.



