Al-Ahly sits second in the league table with 16 points, while El Qanah arrives with 7 points.
Al-Ahly manager Hossam El Badry has implemented six changes for his side’s Egyptian Premier League clash against El Qanah at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. He is bringing back key starters including Mostafa Shobier and Imam Ashour.
The fixture marks the seventh round of the domestic competition’s first stage. Al-Ahly enters the match after securing five wins and one draw. El Qanah arrives at the stadium positioned in the lower half of the standings, looking to secure an upset away from home.
Manager Makes Six Squad Rotations After African Competition
Manager made six alterations to the lineup that faced Kitara FC of Uganda in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32.
The squad secured a two-to-one victory in Uganda against Kitara FC. The team is close to advancing into the group stage ahead of the return fixture scheduled for Sunday at Cairo Stadium.
Several regular starters who were rested during the trip to Uganda return straight to the first XI. The rotation strategy touches nearly every department on the pitch.
Al-Ahly Reveals Starting Lineup and Tactical Changes
Under the finalized matchday sheet, Mostafa Shobier takes over in goal, replacing Mohamed El Shenawy in the starting lineup.
The defensive unit features Mohamed Hany, Yassin Marei, Ashraf Dari, and Tawfik Mohamed.
The midfield features Marwan Attia, Omar El Said, and Imam Ashour, who returns in place of Mohamed Magdy Afsha.
The forward line deploys Moncef Berkane flanked by Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Achraf Bencharki.
Substitutes Wait on the Bench for Al-Ahly
Available substitutes waiting on the bench include Mohamed El Shenawy, Hadi Riyad, Taher Mohamed, Sofiane Bendjedida, Akram Tawfik, Hussein El Shahat, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Ali Mahmoud, and Karim Fouad.
Will these six changes be enough for Al-Ahly to secure a win against El Qanah?
