Al-Ahly forward Wissam Abu Ali sustained a metatarsal injury while representing Palestine in their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Oman.
The match, part of the Asian qualifiers, took place before Palestine’s upcoming fixture against South Korea, which Abu Ali was forced to miss.
A source from Al-Ahly confirmed the nature of the injury, explaining to FilGoal: “Wissam Abu Ali has suffered a metatarsal injury.”
The source added, “The player will undergo medical examinations and X-rays to determine his availability for the upcoming match against Al-Ittihad in the Egyptian Premier League.”
Further updates on the severity of Abu Ali’s injury and its potential impact on his participation in future games will be provided once the medical assessments are complete.
Abu Ali returned to Egypt on Tuesday from Jordan, where the Palestine-South Korea match was hosted.
The striker’s availability for Al-Ahly’s crucial league encounter against Al-Ittihad of Alexandria remains uncertain.
The match, scheduled for Friday at 8:00 PM local time, will take place at Cairo International Stadium.
Al-Ahly has started the Egyptian Premier League campaign strongly, securing victories in their first two matches against Ceramica Cleopatra and Zed FC.
Fans are hopeful for another win, but the potential absence of Abu Ali could pose a challenge for the team as they aim to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Abu Ali’s injury comes as a blow to both Al-Ahly and the Palestinian national team, highlighting the physical toll of competing at the highest level for club and country.
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