Expected Lineups for Al-Ahly & Al-Ittihad Clash in 2023 FIFA Club World Cup
The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated match between Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. Both teams are eager to secure their spot in the next stage of the tournament, which is being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ittihad holds the advantage of playing on their home turf with the support of their passionate fans as they face Egyptian giants Al-Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Al-Ahly hopes to have their dedicated fans, the Red Devils, inside the radiant atmosphere of the Jewel Stadium.
Here are the expected lineups for the Al-Ahly vs. Al-Ittihad clash in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup:
Expected Al-Ittihad Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Marcelo Grohe
Defense: Mohannad Al-Shanqiti, Ahmed Hegazi, Hassan Kadesh, Zakaria Al-Hawsawi
Midfield: N’Golo Kanté, Fabinho, Faisal Al-Ghamdi
Forward: Romarinho, Karim Benzema, Coronado
Expected Al-Ahly Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy
Defense: Ali Maâloul, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, Mohamed Hani
Midfield: Marwan Mohsen, Aliou Dieng, Emam Ashour
Forward: Hussein El-Shahat, Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim Kahraba, Percy Tau
The journey for Al-Ahly in this championship begins with their quarter-final clash against Al-Ittihad. Al-Ittihad earned their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup as the representatives of the host nation and the champions of the Saudi Professional League.
Match Details for Al-Ahly vs. Al-Ittihad in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup:
The match will take place on Friday at the Jewel Stadium in Jeddah as part of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Kick-off time: 8:00 PM Cairo time (9:00 PM Mecca time).
The Tigers secured their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament after defeating Auckland City with a convincing 3-0 victory in the preliminary round.
Al-Ahly is gearing up for their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking their ninth appearance in the tournament and their fourth consecutive one. This year’s edition is being held in Saudi Arabia from December 12 to December 22.
The match between Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad will be broadcast on SSC HD Sports, the exclusive broadcaster for the FIFA Club World Cup matches in Saudi Arabia.
Here is the schedule for the remaining matches of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup:
Quarter-Final 2:
Urawa Reds (Japan) vs. Club León (Mexico) on Friday, December 15, at 4:30 PM at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium.
Semi-Final 1:
Flamengo (Brazil) vs. Winner of Quarter-Final 1 on Monday, December 18, at 8:00 PM at the Jewel Stadium.
Semi-Final 2:
Manchester City (England) vs. Winner of Quarter-Final 2 on Tuesday, December 19, at 8:00 PM at the Jewel Stadium.
FIFA Club World Cup Final:
Friday, December 22, at 8:00 PM at the Jewel Stadium.
Match for Third Place:
Friday, December 22, at 4:30 PM at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be an exciting tournament with top clubs from around the world competing for the prestigious title. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and memorable moments.
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