Al Ahly’s first football team faces a significant challenge as they prepare to take on CR Belouizdad of Algeria, with eight key players sidelined for the upcoming match scheduled for Friday in Algeria, part of the postponed fixtures of the fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stage.
Among the absentees for Al Ahly are Mohamed El-Shennawy, Walid Soliman, Mahmoud Metwally, and Khaled Abd El-Fattah due to injuries, while Ahmed Abdelkader is absent due to technical reasons.
Additionally, South African striker Percy Tau will also miss out as he is representing his national team in the Africa Cup of Nations, where they face Congo to determine the third and fourth-place finishers.
Tau’s participation in the match against CR Belouizdad remains uncertain due to the logistical challenges of traveling to Algeria.
Furthermore, the duo of Omar Kamal and Mahmoud El-Zanfaly will be unavailable for selection as they are involved in the CAF Confederation Cup with Modern Football Club.
Notably, Mahmoud El-Zanfaly has not been registered in Al Ahly’s African squad, further complicating matters for the Egyptian giants.
The absence of these key players presents a considerable setback for Al Ahly as they aim to secure a positive result against CR Belouizdad.
Manager Pitso Mosimane will need to devise a strategy to compensate for the missing personnel and ensure that the team remains competitive in their pursuit of success in the CAF Champions League.
Despite the setbacks, Al Ahly remains determined to overcome the challenges and deliver a strong performance in their upcoming encounter with CR Belouizdad.
