Ahli asked the Supreme Council of Sport about the possibility of hosting Supersport United in the Champions League round of 32. Massive demonstrations broke out in Egypt on January 25th and lasted for 18 days, forcing president Hosni Mubarak to step down. All competitions in Egypt have been indefinitely halted due to security worries. Ahli lock horns with Supersport on March 19th. Zamalek had to move their upcoming Champions League home match against Kenya's Ulinzi Stars to Libya.