The announcement of Al-Ahly facing Barcelona on August 19 has sparked controversy over the possibility of postponing the Red team's match in the first round of the Egyptian League competition.
Al-Ahly will play against Barcelona in Spain on August 19 as part of the Joan Gamper Cup.
According to what FilGoal.com learned, despite Al-Ahly's announcement of facing Barcelona on August 19, there is no move to postpone the team's match in the first round of the league, which kicks off on either August 20 or 21.
The first-round matches will be held over three days, and Al-Ahly may play its match on the third day.
Earlier, FilGoal.com learned that the Clubs Association has settled on holding the draw for the new season's league competition on August 1.
The upcoming season's league will be held with 20 teams.
Al-Ahly Club announced its match against Barcelona on August 19 as part of the Joan Gamper Cup.
Thus, Al-Ahly will be the first Arab team to participate in the Joan Gamper Cup since the tournament's new format was introduced in 1997.
Al-Ahly and Barcelona have met twice in friendlies, the first in 2007 which ended with a 4-0 friendly win for Barcelona during Al-Ahly's centenary celebrations.
Al-Ahly lost 4-1 in another friendly held at Wembley Stadium in 2009.
Al-Ahly is preparing to hold its pre-season training camp in Spain on August 6.
