As part of their serious preparations for the upcoming football season, Al-Masry SC continues its overseas training camp in Tunisia with focus and discipline under the leadership of Tunisian coach Nabil Kouki. The team is undergoing a comprehensive physical and tactical program that includes high-profile friendly matches.

Facing Étoile du Sahel: A Real Test
Al-Masry will play their second friendly of the camp tonight, Wednesday, against Tunisian side Étoile du Sahel. The match will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, kicking off at 8:00 PM Cairo time.
The coaching staff sees this as a real test of the team’s physical and technical progress, especially against a side known for its fast-paced and well-organized style.

Official Lineup: A Balance Between Starters and New Signings

Coach Kouki has selected a starting XI that blends the team’s core players with several new additions. The lineup is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Essam Tharwat

Defenders: Ahmed Eid – Baher El-Mohamady – Mohamed Hisham – Amr Saadawy

Defensive Midfielders: Mohamed Makhlouf – Hassan Ali

Attacking Midfielders: Abdel Rahim Daghmoum – Mahmoud Hamada – Mondher Tamin

Forward: Karim Bambo

Kouki is keen to test various players in multiple positions, while emphasizing cohesive link-up play and implementing a high-pressing, fast-transition offensive strategy.

Diverse Friendly Schedule to Build Match Rhythm
This will be the team’s second friendly in Tunisia, following a match against CS Sfaxien last Sunday at Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax.
Al-Masry is scheduled to face Espérance Sportive de Tunis on Sunday, July 27, in what promises to be one of the camp’s toughest tests.
Meanwhile, Kouki is in talks to arrange a fourth friendly against one of Tunisia’s top clubs to maximize the benefits of this training period before returning to Cairo.

Transfer Activity: Al-Masry Finalizes Key Deals
On the transfer front, the club has secured two new signings in recent days.
Young midfielder Omar Al-Sa’i has joined on a one-season loan from Al Ahly, bringing promising offensive capabilities.
Algerian talent Mondher Tamin has also signed with the club, expected to significantly strengthen the midfield.
Additionally, the club has successfully renewed the contract of key Algerian midfielder Abdel Rahim Daghmoum, ensuring his stay for the coming seasons.

Mahmoud Gad Absent from Camp Amid Contract Dispute
On another note, first-choice goalkeeper Mahmoud Gad has been excluded from the camp due to stalled contract renewal talks. His current contract expires at the end of the upcoming season.
Sources confirm that Gad is open to renewing but is seeking financial terms that reflect his recent performances and development.
So far, the club has shown little flexibility on this matter, leaving Gad’s future uncertain, especially with reported interest from Pyramids FC during the current transfer window.
The coaching staff is increasingly concerned about the situation, given the critical nature of the goalkeeper position and the challenge of replacing Gad if he leaves unexpectedly before the season starts.

Tunisia Camp: A Fresh Start for Al-Masry
This training camp in Tunisia is seen as a foundation for rebuilding the team after a turbulent season marked by inconsistent performances.
With the support of the club management, coach Kouki is working to establish a clear technical identity, giving opportunities to younger players and building a more cohesive unit — aiming for a fresh spirit and stronger ambitions in the new season.

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