Al Ahly’s prolific striker Wessam Abou Ali continued his remarkable goal-scoring run on Sunday evening, delivering a hat-trick in a commanding 4-0 victory against Arab Contractors in the Egyptian Premier League. The Palestinian forward’s outstanding performance not only secured the win for his team but also solidified his position as the league’s leading goal scorer, extending his tally to 18 goals this season.
Abou Ali’s hat-trick marked his first of the season, making him the first Al Ahly player to achieve this feat in the league since Mohamed Sherif’s treble against Misr Lel Makasa during the 2020-21 season. 1
The 25-year-old, who joined the Cairo giants in January, has quickly established himself as one of the most formidable strikers in the league, averaging nearly a goal per game since his arrival.
In recent weeks, Abou Ali has been in scintillating form, netting 10 goals in Al Ahly’s last seven league matches.
His contributions have been particularly crucial in key encounters, including three goals scored in critical matches against title rivals Pyramids FC.
His relentless scoring has been a driving force behind Al Ahly’s impressive league campaign.
Speaking after Sunday’s victory, Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller praised Abou Ali’s performance but noted that the striker still has the potential to improve.
“Wessam has been fantastic for us, but he still has room to improve.
He suffered in the beginning with some injuries, but we prepared him physically and tactically to be in perfect shape,” Koller stated, highlighting the effort that has gone into refining the striker’s game.
The comprehensive win against Arab Contractors not only underscored Al Ahly’s dominance in the league but also brought them to the brink of yet another historic achievement.
The victory marked the club’s 19th consecutive league win, extending their record in the competition.
With only one point needed from their next four matches, Al Ahly is on the verge of clinching their 44th league title, further cementing their legacy as Egypt’s most successful football club.
While Al Ahly’s triumph was nearly overshadowed by Pyramids FC’s 2-1 victory over ZED, which temporarily delayed the Red Eagles’ title celebrations, Abou Ali’s performance ensured that the focus remained on his team’s relentless pursuit of the championship.
As Al Ahly closes in on yet another league title, Wessam Abou Ali’s emergence as a key player has been one of the standout stories of the season.
His ability to consistently find the back of the net has not only endeared him to Al Ahly supporters but also placed him among the most feared strikers in the Egyptian Premier League.
