Al Ahly warned of crisis if they lose to Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids

Al Ahly have been warned that defeat against Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids FC after the international break could trigger a major crisis at the Egyptian giants.

The two sides are preparing for a crucial Egyptian Premier League encounter on Monday, 23 November, with Pyramids looking to strengthen their grip on top spot.

Mokwena has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Pyramids, winning all 15 matches since taking charge of the club.

His side currently lead the league standings, holding a four-point advantage over second-placed Al Ahly after eight rounds of matches.

Both clubs remain unbeaten in the league this season, making their upcoming meeting particularly significant in the title race.

A victory for Pyramids would see them extend their advantage over the defending champions to seven points, putting further pressure on Al Ahly as the campaign gathers momentum.

As anticipation builds ahead of the encounter, Asyut Petroleum coach Reda Shehata has warned that Al Ahly could face serious consequences if they fail to overcome Mokwena’s side.

Speaking to Kora Plus, Shehata questioned the commitment and determination of Al Ahly’s players in recent league matches but backed them to secure victory in the upcoming showdown.

“So far, I feel that Al Ahly players do not want to win their recent Egyptian Premier League matches,” he said.

“Where are the courage and hard work in the game?

“Al Ahly will suffer tremendously if they lose to Pyramids, and there will be a crisis.

“However, Al Ahly will beat Pyramids because they are favourites, and their players have always known how to handle these types of matches.”

The encounter represents an important test for both sides, with Pyramids hoping to maintain their remarkable run under Mokwena while Al Ahly seek to close the gap at the summit and avoid handing their title rivals a significant advantage.