Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta, the head coach of Al Ahly, has left Cairo for a short holiday during the current international break.
Al Ahly completed its latest league fixture before the international window with a 2-0 victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers.
Ammouta Leaves Cairo With His Coaching Staff
Ammouta led Al Ahly’s training session on Wednesday morning without giving the players a day off following the team’s victory.
The Moroccan coach then gave the players four days of rest as domestic competitions were paused because of the national team’s international commitments.
Ammouta and his coaching staff subsequently left Cairo to enjoy a short break before returning to their duties with the team.
Six Al Ahly Players Called Up by Egypt
Meanwhile, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan announced the squad for the September training camp, with six Al Ahly players receiving call-ups.
The selected players are Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Hany, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Mostafa Zizo, Marwan Attia and Ali Mahmoud, who received his first call-up to the Egypt national team.
Al Ahly’s Position in the League Table
Al Ahly currently sit second in the Egyptian Premier League with 13 points, level on points with leaders Zamalek, who are ahead on goal difference.
Pyramids still have a league match in hand, which could affect the standings once the fixture is played.
Why did Hussein Ammouta leave Cairo?
He left Cairo to enjoy a short holiday during the international break.
How long is Al Ahly’s players’ break?
Ammouta gave the players four days off from team training.
Which Al Ahly players were called up by Egypt?
Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Hany, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Mostafa Zizo, Marwan Attia and Ali Mahmoud.
What is Al Ahly’s position in the league table?
Al Ahly are second with 13 points, level with leaders Zamalek.
Who did Al Ahly beat in their latest league match?
Al Ahly defeated Abu Qir Fertilizers 2-0.
