Modern Sport select Mahmoud Mamdouh to lead attack against Wadi Degla

Modern Sport have named Mahmoud Mamdouh in their starting attack for the Egyptian Premier League meeting with Wadi Degla, with manager Mohamed Amin Benhachem opting for the forward to lead his side in the fourth round of the competition.

The match is due to take place shortly, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the early league standings. Modern Sport begin the fixture in 11th place with four points, while Wadi Degla are 10th on five points.

The home side’s line-up includes the experienced Mohamed Abdelaty, who starts in midfield for Wadi Degla.

Modern Sport will be organised with Mostafa Makhlouf in goal. Their defence consists of Khaled Reda, Mohamed Ahmed “Sharqia”, Mahmoud El Hawlany and Ali Fawzi.

Ghannam Mohamed, Kamel Ahmed “Kaboria” and Mohamed Sabry form the midfield, while Mohamed Gharib “Tito”, Mahmoud Mamdouh and Walid Mostafa have been selected in attack.

Modern Sport’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Mostafa Makhlouf

Defenders: Khaled Reda, Mohamed Ahmed “Sharqia”, Mahmoud El Hawlany, Ali Fawzi

Midfielders: Ghannam Mohamed, Kamel Ahmed “Kaboria”, Mohamed Sabry

Forwards: Mohamed Gharib “Tito”, Mahmoud Mamdouh, Walid Mostafa

Wadi Degla have selected Amr Hossam as their goalkeeper for the match.

Their back four is made up of Ahmed Reda, Mohamed Ragab, Saif Taqa and Shady Maher. Ahmed Sayed, Mohamed Abdelaty and Mahmoud Adel will operate in midfield.

The attacking positions have gone to Ziad Osama, Franck Boli and Mahmoud Diasaty.

Wadi Degla’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Amr Hossam

Defenders: Ahmed Reda, Mohamed Ragab, Saif Taqa, Shady Maher

Midfielders: Ahmed Sayed, Mohamed Abdelaty, Mahmoud Adel

Forwards: Ziad Osama, Franck Boli, Mahmoud Diasaty

The selection decisions leave Mamdouh as the focal point of Modern Sport’s forward line, while Wadi Degla begin with Abdelaty among their midfield options. Both sides enter the fourth-round fixture separated by one point in the table, with Modern Sport on four points and Wadi Degla on five.

Mohamed Amin Benhachem has therefore kept faith with Mamdouh as the central attacking option, supported by Mohamed Gharib “Tito” and Walid Mostafa. Wadi Degla’s attacking trio of Ziad Osama, Franck Boli and Mahmoud Diasaty will line up against a Modern Sport defence featuring Khaled Reda, Mohamed Ahmed “Sharqia”, Mahmoud El Hawlany and Ali Fawzi.