🟦 Al Ahly Restrict Media Appearances Before Zamalek Clash
Wael Gomaa, Al Ahly’s football director, decided to prevent the team’s players from making media appearances during the period leading up to the Zamalek match.
The move is designed to maintain calm within the squad and prevent any statements or external discussions from distracting the players before one of the most important matches on the Egyptian football calendar.
The club’s management and coaching staff are seeking to create an environment of maximum concentration, particularly because derby matches traditionally attract enormous media and fan attention.
🔥 Zamalek Is the Main Focus of Al Ahly’s Preparations
The decision comes as Al Ahly prepare to face Zamalek in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
Head coach Hussein Ammouta is working with the squad to prepare for the derby, focusing on the technical, physical and psychological aspects of the game.
The coaching staff hopes that limiting media appearances will help create a calmer environment for the players, allowing them to focus entirely on training, tactical instructions and preparations for the match.
🏆 Five-Goal Victory Over Petrojet Gives Al Ahly a Boost
Al Ahly recently secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Petrojet in the Egypt Capital Cup.
The goals were scored by Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Soufiane Ben Jedida, Hussein El Shahat, who scored twice, and Omar Sayed Moawad.
The result provided Al Ahly with an important psychological boost ahead of the derby while also giving the coaching staff an opportunity to assess several players and provide them with valuable playing time.
⭐ Afsha’s Injury Situation After Petrojet Match
Mohamed Magdy Afsha was substituted at halftime against Petrojet after complaining of minor pain in his calf muscle.
The coaching staff decided not to take any unnecessary risks with the midfielder and replaced him to avoid aggravating the issue, particularly with the important derby against Zamalek approaching.
His condition is expected to remain under observation as the medical and technical staffs assess his readiness for the upcoming match.
📢 Full Focus Ahead of the Derby
The media ban is part of the club’s efforts to create maximum concentration within the squad ahead of the derby.
Al Ahly are expected to intensify their technical and physical preparations in the coming days, while the coaching staff will look to build on the positive momentum generated by the five-goal victory over Petrojet.
The challenge will now be to translate that confidence into a strong performance against Zamalek.
⚽ The derby represents a completely different test for Al Ahly because of the importance of the match and the enormous pressure surrounding it. Will the media ban help the players maintain their focus until kickoff?
