CAF Champions League / JS Kabylie – Al Ahly: who holds the historic benefit
CAF Champions League / JS Kabylie – Al Ahly: historical past of their encounters
The rivalry between JS Kabylie and Al Ahly stands as one of the memorable in African soccer. These two giants have clashed seven (7) instances in continental competitions, with the Canaries holding a slight edge: three (3) wins, two (2) attracts, and two (2) losses, scoring 11 objectives to the Egyptians’ 9.
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Most of those encounters have taken place within the Champions League, however essentially the most distinctive chapter dates again to 1981, when each quarter-final legs have been awarded to JSK by forfeit (3-0 within the first leg, 3-0 within the return), in an distinctive political context following the loss of life of Anwar el-Sadat.
Extra lately, Al Ahly made a press release within the first leg of the 2025-2026 group stage, cruising to a 4-1 victory in Cairo. This Saturday in Tizi Ouzou, JSK could have the possibility to revive stability in a showdown steeped in historical past.