Al Ahly Complete Preparations for the ZED Clash ⚽🔥
The Al Ahly first football team have completed their final training session ahead of the highly anticipated match against ZED, scheduled for Friday evening at Cairo International Stadium as part of the second round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The Red Giants enter the match with strong ambitions of maintaining their positive start to the competition after securing an exciting 3-2 victory over ENPPI in the opening round. The match highlighted the team’s attacking strength but also exposed several areas that require improvement before the upcoming fixtures.
Head coach Hussein Ammouta is working to use the short period between the two matches to reach the best possible level of readiness, particularly because the early-season schedule does not provide much room for extensive changes or experimentation.
Ammouta Focuses on Fixing Defensive Problems 📢
The final training session featured clear tactical work from the coaching staff, with the team putting the finishing touches on the plan for the ZED match and determining the players who are expected to start.
Improving the defensive performance is among Ammouta’s main priorities after Al Ahly conceded two goals against ENPPI despite ultimately collecting all three points.
The head coach is also looking to increase attacking efficiency, particularly with Al Ahly possessing several players capable of creating danger, while the team must become more accurate when dealing with chances in front of the opponent’s goal.
The Situation of Imam Ashour and Yasser Ibrahim ⭐
The final Al Ahly squad for the match is expected to become clear after the training session and before the team enters its closed camp, with Imam Ashour and Yasser Ibrahim potentially returning to the squad after improvements in their fitness and readiness.
The return of either player would give the coaching staff additional options, especially as Ammouta looks to manage the long season with a strong squad capable of competing across multiple competitions.
Al Ahly Missing Several Players Against ZED
Al Ahly will be without several players during the ZED match, either because of injuries or because they have not yet reached the required technical and physical readiness.
The absences include Karim El Debes, Youssef Belamri, Omar Sayed Moawad, Ahmed Khaled “Kabaka” and Mohamed Abdullah, forcing the coaching staff to rely on the available alternatives and prepare the squad members appropriately.
Despite these absences, Al Ahly have a large number of options that allow the coaching staff to make changes according to the flow of the match, giving Ammouta tactical flexibility throughout the encounter.
Al Ahly Target Another Victory 🏆
Al Ahly players understand that the match against ZED will not be easy, particularly because early-season league games always carry a special character, with every team looking to collect as many points as possible from the beginning.
Al Ahly must maintain concentration throughout the match and avoid the mistakes that appeared against ENPPI, especially because any lapse in focus could give the opponent an opportunity to return to the game.
The match also represents an opportunity for the coaching staff to gradually develop the team’s performance and reach the style Ammouta wants during the coming period rather than relying solely on results.
Mohamed Hany’s Contract Renewal Takes Center Stage 🔥
Away from the technical preparations for the ZED match, the contract renewal of Al Ahly right-back Mohamed Hany continues to attract attention inside the club, particularly as negotiations approach a decisive stage.
The main point of discussion concerns the financial package the player hopes to receive per season, with his reported target being a total income of around EGP 50 million.
The figure would include his basic salary, alongside incentives and bonuses linked to winning trophies, as well as the signing bonus connected to the contract renewal.
Al Ahly Maintain Their Salary Structure 📊
At the same time, Al Ahly’s administration is seeking to maintain a clear policy regarding the salary and contract structure within the team, so that individual agreements do not create gaps between players or affect the club’s established financial framework.
For this reason, the Mohamed Hany negotiations are not simply about a financial figure, but also about how the contract, incentives and signing bonus will be structured in a way that fits the policy adopted by the administration when renewing the contracts of key players.
Reaching a mutually acceptable formula remains the main objective for both sides, particularly because Mohamed Hany is considered one of the players the team relies on, while the administration wants to maintain squad stability and avoid losing influential players.
The ZED Match Between the Pitch and Negotiations ✨
Al Ahly enter the ZED match with several issues on the table, but the primary focus will remain on the pitch as the team seeks to secure its second consecutive league victory.
At the same time, the club’s administration must continue resolving important contractual matters without allowing them to affect the team’s preparations, especially at the beginning of a long season that will see Al Ahly face major challenges on multiple fronts.
Will Al Ahly manage to overcome ZED and secure their second league victory? And do you expect the two sides to reach a final agreement over Mohamed Hany’s contract renewal? Share your predictions and opinion in the comments.
