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Adam Musa, Zamalek basketball player, sustained a right foot metatarsal fracture during the first-round group stage match against Al Ahly, which Al Ahly won 89-77. Medical examinations and imaging confirmed the injury, and Musa will undergo surgery within weeks, sidelining him for three to six months.
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Rami Al-Mkawy secures membership in International Traditional Karate Federation through 2030 — Al-Mkawy, president of the Egyptian and African Traditional Karate Federation, was elected to the international federation's governing body for the 2026-2030 term during elections held in Cairo. Fernando Silva of Portugal was elected president of the international federation, taking office January 1, 2027.Al Ahly football resumes training ahead of Modern Sport league match — The first team will train Tuesday in preparation for Thursday's fixture against Modern Sport in round nine of the Egyptian Premier League. The club aims to recover after conceding a 3-3 draw with Al Canal and address defensive lapses highlighted in that match.Mohamed Abdel Nasser to join Al Ahly in January transfer window — Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab confirmed midfielder Mohamed Abdel Nasser will transfer to Al Ahly during the winter transfer period. The club denied active negotiations over forward Idrissa, stating no contact from Al Ahly officials has occurred regarding that player.Ahmad Rida's exclusion from Al Ahly squad sparks player frustration — Ahmad Rida expressed significant anger after being excluded from the squad for the Al Canal match, though technical director Hussein Ammouta was absent when the decision was communicated by assistant coach Hisham Al-Zahid. The incident became known to Ammouta only after the match concluded.Al Ahly announces non-participation in Egyptian Super Cup — Al Ahly management decided not to participate in the upcoming Egyptian Super Cup edition, refusing to compete under golden card provisions or as a substitute team, according to broadcaster Siham Saleh citing club sources.Zamalek denies John Edouard referral to public prosecution — Maher Gharib, Zamalek media director, refuted reports claiming the club referred coach John Edouard's file to authorities, confirming no such decision exists within the club's administrative structure.What to Watch:
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Al Ahly's technical approach under Hussein Ammouta remains under scrutiny following inconsistent lineup selection and defensive vulnerability across ten official matches this season.