Al Ahly midfielder, Emam Ashour is expected to return to the starting lineup for Saturday’s crucial CAF Champions League group stage clash against South Africa’s Orlando Pirates.
The decision comes after Ashour missed the Red Devils’ previous league match against National Bank due to disciplinary measures.
Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has finalised his strategy for the encounter, with Ashour likely to lead the midfield. The team currently tops the group standings with 3 points following an impressive 4-2 victory over Stade d’Abidjan. Orlando Pirates are level on points with Al Ahly after defeating Chabab Belouizdad 2-1 but trail on goal difference.
Predicted Al Ahly Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy
- Defense: Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Khaled Abdel Fattah, Yehia Attia Allah
- Midfield: Akram Tawfik, Marawan Attia, Emam Ashour
- Attack: Hussein El-Shahat, Percy Tau, Taher Mohamed Taher
Despite their strong form, Al Ahly faces a challenging task against Orlando Pirates, a team they have historically struggled against.
The Red Devils have only managed one win in six meetings, with three losses and two draws.
With the group tightly contested, both teams will be eager to secure maximum points in this encounter, as the race for qualification to the knockout stage intensifies.
