Al Ahly Scores Big with International Expansion After Club World Cup Exit | OneFootball

Cairo giants launch academies in North America despite early elimination from 2025 tournament

Al Ahly Scores Big with International Expansion After Club World Cup Exit

Despite crashing out of the FIFA Club World cup 2025 in the group stage Al Ahly's secured major off field victory with bold move to expand its global brand.

What Happened on the Pitch?

The Egyptian champions finished bottom of Group A with just 2 point following draws against Inter Miami & Porto. Their performance fell short of expectations but the tournament delivered different kind of success.

Al Ahly Football Company announced new partnership to open multiple academy branches in the U.S and Canada. Press conference's scheduled for 7 Jul in Toronto to reveal full details including the financial and marketing benefits of the deal.

The 1st youth trials will take place in Toronto on 13 Aug and 14 for boys aged 8 to 12 with training overseen by elite coaches.

Why It Matters

Even without advancing on the pitch, Al Ahly's winning off it one academy at time.