Sources within Al Ahly’s technical staff have revealed that Akram Tawfik is close to returning to the first-team squad for the upcoming Egyptian Premier League clash against Smouha.
The player has recovered from hamstring pain that kept him out of Al Ahly’s squad for the recent match against ZED, and he is now expected to return to the team’s plans for the third round of the league.
Akram Tawfik Nears Return Against Smouha
According to sources close to the technical staff, Akram Tawfik has recovered from the hamstring problem and is ready to return to the squad for the Smouha game.
The coaching staff is continuing to prepare the squad for the upcoming fixtures, with Tawfik expected to provide another option in midfield once he returns to full match readiness.
Al Ahly vs Smouha Date
Al Ahly are scheduled to face Smouha on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the third round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The match is set to kick off at 8:00 PM Cairo time, as Al Ahly look to continue their league campaign with another positive result.
Al Ahly Beat Delfi in Friendly
As part of their preparations for the upcoming fixtures, Al Ahly defeated Delfi 2-1 in a friendly match played at the Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium at the club’s headquarters in Gezira.
Sofyan Ben Jdida and Oktay Abdullah scored for Al Ahly, while the coaching staff used the game to give several players valuable playing time and continue their preparations for the matches ahead.
Al Ahly Defeat ZED
Al Ahly previously secured a 2-0 victory over ZED in their latest league fixture at Cairo International Stadium.
The technical staff are currently focused on maintaining the team’s readiness while managing the squad amid the busy Egyptian Premier League schedule.
Will Akram Tawfik return against Smouha?
According to sources within Al Ahly’s technical staff, Tawfik is expected to return to the squad against Smouha.
Why did Akram Tawfik miss the ZED match?
He was ruled out of the squad due to hamstring pain.
When is Al Ahly vs Smouha?
The match will be played on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM Cairo time.
What was the result of Al Ahly’s friendly against Delfi?
Al Ahly defeated Delfi 2-1.
