Mon Nov 24 20:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewrite as a news article:
Summary:
Al Ahly defeated JS Kabylie 2-1 in their opening match of the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League group stage. The match, played at Cairo International Stadium, saw Al Ahly take a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Trezeguet and Mohamed Sherif. JS Kabylie pulled one back in the second half through an own goal by Yasser Ibrahim. The game also saw a disallowed goal for Al Ahly, a missed chance by Trezeguet, and an injury to Al Ahly goalkeeper El Shenawy.
News Article:
Al Ahly Starts Champions League Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory Over JS Kabylie
Cairo, Egypt – Al Ahly secured a 2-1 victory against JS Kabylie of Algeria in their opening match of the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League group stage. The highly anticipated match, held at a packed Cairo International Stadium, was filled with drama from start to finish.
Al Ahly dominated the first half, controlling possession and applying early pressure. Mohamed Sherif had a goal disallowed for offside in the 23rd minute, but Al Ahly continued to press. Trezeguet broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a powerful header from a Zizo corner. Just three minutes later, Mohamed Sherif doubled the lead, finishing off a well-placed pass from Ben Sharqi.
JS Kabylie came out stronger in the second half. Trezeguet nearly added another for Al Ahly with a stunning shot that hit the crossbar in the 54th minute. Three minutes later, JS Kabylie reduced the deficit with an own goal by Yasser Ibrahim.
Adding to Al Ahly’s challenges, goalkeeper El Shenawy suffered an injury in the later stages of the second half and was replaced by Mostafa Shobier.
Al Ahly, led by coach Jess Thorup, will be looking to build on this victory and continue their quest to reclaim the CAF Champions League title. While JS Kabylie will aim to bounce back and secure a positive result in their upcoming matches to improve their chances of progressing through the group stage.
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