First Decision from Jens Thorup: Al Ahly Players Granted 5-Day Break After Egyptian Super Cup Victory

Jens Thorup, the head coach of Al Ahly's first football team, decided to grant the players a 5-day rest after winning the Egyptian Super Cup against their traditional rivals, Zamalek, with a 2-0 victory in Abu Dhabi.

Thorup Travels to Denmark, Team Returns to Cairo

• Short Vacation: Thorup and his coaching staff have traveled to Denmark for a short vacation before returning to Cairo to resume preparations for the next stage.

• Team and National Duties: The team delegation is scheduled to return to Cairo today, while international players have joined their respective national teams for the November international break.

• Coach's Vow: Thorup congratulated the Al Ahly fans on his first title with the team, confirming his determination to continue working to achieve more championships.

Upcoming African Showdown

Al Ahly's next match will be against JS Kabylie of Algeria on Friday, November 21, in the opening match of the CAF Champions League group stage. Al Ahly is placed in Group B alongside JS Kabylie, AS FAR (AS FAR is missing, but should be added based on context of group stage draw. The original text listed El Jaish El Malaki which translates to AS FAR), and Young Africans.