The draw for the group stage of the African Champions League resulted in a special match between the Moroccan Royal Army and the Egyptian Al Ahly, where star Rida Salim finds himself in a direct clash with his former team while wearing the military team's jersey.

Rida Salim is playing with the Royal Army on loan from Al Ahly for one season, after moving to the Red Castle in the summer of 2023. He will have the opportunity to face his mother club in one of the strongest groups of the tournament.

The Royal Army was placed in a group that includes Al Ahly, the Algerian JS Kabylie, and the Tanzanian Young Africans, promising a fiery group that brings together prestigious clubs from North and East Africa.

Following the draw ceremony, Al Ahly fans' pages on social media witnessed extensive interactions regarding the anticipated match, with many questioning Rida Salim's ability to shine against his former team in a special psychological and technical test that could bring him back into the continental spotlight.