Al Ahly secured a 4-2 victory over Libyan side Al-Ittihad Al-Misrati in a friendly match played on Monday as part of the Egyptian club’s preparations for its upcoming commitments.
The match provided the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess several players during the international break, particularly with a number of first-team players away on national-team duty.
Hussein El Shahat, Ahmed Reda, Ben Jedaya, and Yassin Marei scored Al Ahly’s four goals in the friendly.
Al Ahly Continue Preparations During the International Break
Al Ahly are continuing their training program during the international break under Moroccan head coach Houcine Ammouta.
The friendly against Al-Ittihad Al-Misrati was part of the team’s preparations, with the coaching staff aiming to maintain the players’ fitness and match readiness ahead of the club’s upcoming fixtures.
The match also offered playing time to several young players in the squad.
Recently Injured Players Did Not Feature
None of Al Ahly’s players who have recently returned from injury took part in the friendly against Al-Ittihad Al-Misrati.
The coaching staff is continuing to manage the returning players gradually while taking their physical and medical condition into consideration before involving them in matches.
Four Al Ahly Players to Join Egypt Olympic Team Camp
The friendly also featured Mohamed Abdullah, Mohamed Raafat, Ahmed Khaled Kabaka, and Omar Sayed Moawad.
The four players are scheduled to join the Egypt Olympic team camp on Wednesday as preparations continue for the national team’s upcoming commitments.
Their participation in the friendly provided valuable playing time before joining the national-team setup.
Al Ahly Promote Seven Youth Players to First-Team Training
With several first-team players absent due to international duty, Al Ahly’s coaching staff decided to promote seven players from the club’s youth sector to train with the senior team during the international break.
The move is intended to address the reduced number of available first-team players while also giving promising youngsters an opportunity to train alongside the senior squad.
The seven promoted players are:
- Zidan Nageh
- Mohamed El Sayed
- Yassin Mohamed
- Moheb Wael
- Omar Abu Ghazala
- Abdelrahman Rami Mano
- Ahmed El Sheikh
Al Ahly Prepare for Upcoming Commitments
Al Ahly will continue their training program throughout the international break, with the coaching staff focusing on maintaining the squad’s physical and technical readiness.
Friendly matches also provide an opportunity to assess different players and give young talents valuable experience with the first team before competitive fixtures resume.
What was the result of Al Ahly vs. Al-Ittihad Al-Misrati?
Al Ahly defeated Al-Ittihad Al-Misrati 4-2 in a friendly match.
Who scored for Al Ahly?
Hussein El Shahat, Ahmed Reda, Ben Jedaya, and Yassin Marei scored Al Ahly’s goals.
Did recently injured Al Ahly players participate?
No recently injured Al Ahly players featured in the friendly.
Which Al Ahly players joined the match before Egypt Olympic team duty?
Mohamed Abdullah, Mohamed Raafat, Ahmed Khaled Kabaka, and Omar Sayed Moawad participated in the match.
How many youth players were promoted to first-team training?
Al Ahly promoted seven youth players to train with the first team during the international break.
