The Al Ahly football team is grappling with significant absences from its lineup ahead of its first official match after a prolonged hiatus due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Eight players will be missing from the team when they face Belouizdad on February 16th.
Scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM Cairo time, the Al Ahly versus Belouizdad match will take place at the 5th of July Stadium in Algeria.
Al Ahly’s absence against Belouizdad in the African Championship
The Al Ahly football team finds itself in Group D of the CAF Champions League alongside Belouizdad of Algeria, Young Africans of Tanzania, and Medeama of Ghana.
Eight Players Missing from Al Ahly in First Official Match After AFCON
Leading the list of absentees is Mohamed El-Shenawy, the primary goalkeeper, who underwent shoulder surgery that will keep him sidelined for at least four months.
Also absent are Wessam Abou Ali, Ahmed Abdelkader, Mahmoud Metwally, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, and Khaled Abdel Fattah due to various injuries.
In addition, Omar Kamal Abdel Wahed and Mahmoud El-Zanfaly, the new arrivals, will also be absent as they were not included in the African roster.
The absence of this significant number of players poses a significant challenge for Al Ahly as they seek to secure victory in their first match in the CAF Champions League.
Broadcast Channels for Al Ahly vs. Belouizdad Match
The Al Ahly versus Belouizdad Algerian match will be broadcast exclusively on the beIN Sports network, which holds the broadcasting rights for CAF Champions League matches in the Middle East and North Africa.
Al Ahly’s Group Standings in the CAF Champions League
1- Al Ahly: 5 points – 3 matches
2- Young Africans: 5 points – 4 matches
3- Medeama: 4 points – 4 matches
4- Belouizdad: 4 points – 3 matches
