Unofficial African qualification trackers for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup have suggested that Al Ahly have slipped behind Esperance and FAR Rabat in some projected rankings.
The discussion has intensified after recent continental knockout results, with several non-official models recalculating club positions based on performances across recent CAF campaigns.
However, FIFA has not yet released an official ranking format or confirmed table for the 2029 edition, meaning these figures remain estimates rather than final, recognized standings.
The picture could change again over the coming seasons, leaving Al Ahly and other African contenders with plenty still to play for.