Fierce Competition Between Al Ahly and Al Ain for Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai

A fierce rivalry between Egypt’s Al Ahly and the UAE’s Al Ain will take center stage at the upcoming Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai this Friday. The event will feature the presence of several football legends from around the world.

Al Ahly and Al Ain are both in the running for two coveted titles: "Best Club in the World" and "Best Club in the Middle East." Before a group of global experts chooses the ultimate winners, fans have had a chance to cast their votes.

• Al Ahly’s Achievements in 2024

Al Ahly has a stellar 2024 season going into the tournament. By beating Esperance of Tunisia, the Egyptian powerhouses won their 12th CAF Champions League trophy, their second straight tournament victory.

Domestically, Al Ahly secured the Egyptian Premier League title for the second year running and lifted the Egyptian Super Cup after defeating Zamalek. However, they fell to Zamalek in the CAF Super Cup.

On the international stage, Al Ahly reached the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Club Cup after defeating Al Ain 3-0. Their journey ended with a penalty shootout loss to Mexico’s Pachuca.

• Al Ain’s Achievements in 2024

At the same time, Al Ain is proudly showing off UAE football by winning their second AFC Champions League title. They beat Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the final game.

In the Intercontinental Club Cup, Al Ain made it to the quarter-finals by winning against Auckland City. However, they were later out of the competition when they lost to Al Ahly.

Now, fans need to choose their favorite clubs by voting before the final winners are announced at this important yearly football event.