Al Ahly Invite Tanzanian Champions Yanga in High-Stakes CAF Champions League Clash

Kenya, January 23 2026 - Egypt’s record-breaking giants Al Ahly are preparing to host Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC (Yanga) in a pivotal CAF Champions League Group B match that has captured attention across African football. The clash, scheduled to kick off at 7:00 pm local time at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, comes at a crucial juncture in the continental competition, with both sides level on points at the top of their group and eager to secure advantage in the race for knockout stage qualification.

Al Ahly and Yanga sit first and second respectively in Group B, each with four points from their opening matches. The Egyptians hold the edge on goal difference but will know that any slip at home could swing the group in Yanga’s favour. Meanwhile, the Tanzanian side are buoyed by a solid start,  including a narrow win and a hard-fought draw in earlier fixtures, and are looking to surprise one of Africa’s most decorated clubs on their own turf.

History adds another layer to the intrigue. In recent meetings, Al Ahly’s record against Yanga has been strong, with the Egyptian giants winning more of the head-to-head clashes. Yet Yanga have twice managed draws in Dar es Salaam, showing they can match their opponents when given the right opportunities.

For Yanga, a positive result away from home wouldn’t just be about points,  it would be a statement of intent. Avoiding defeat on Egyptian soil would dramatically boost their confidence and signal that East African club football is ready to challenge the traditional powers of the continent. For Al Ahly, maintaining their position at the top of the group is vital as they seek yet another deep run in the competition and aim to add to their record number of CAF Champions League titles.