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Egyptian football entered an active phase over the past 48 hours with the Cairo Cup tournament commencing and multiple domestic fixtures taking place. The period saw significant squad announcements, injury updates, and preparations intensifying for the highly anticipated derby between Al-Ahly and Zamalek scheduled for Sunday.
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Al-Ahly vs. Assiut Petroleum — Al-Ahly defeated Assiut Petroleum 5-0 in the opening round of the Cairo Cup, with Omar Sayed Moawad scoring the fifth goal and Benjedeid registering two goals in the first half. The club fielded a rotated squad with 12 players absent from the squad list.Benjedeid's role in Al-Ahly's campaign — Al-Ahly coach Al-Hussein Ammouta selected Benjedeid to lead the club's formation against Assiut Petroleum in the Cairo Cup opener, with the player scoring twice in a dominant first-half performance.Mohamed Magdy Afsha fitness update — Al-Ahly medical team physician Dr. Ahmad Gab Allah confirmed that forward Mohamed Magdy Afsha reported minor muscle pain in the calf but remains available for selection.Pyramids advances in Cairo Cup — Pyramids scored their third goal in the match against Al-Kanal through a talented young player in the second half, widening their lead on the Air Defense Stadium pitch in round-one action.Zamalek squad announcement — Manager Moatamed Jamal announced the substitute bench for Zamalek's Cairo Cup match against Zed, with Mahmoud Jehad and Ahmad Hassan among the reserves selected for Wednesday's evening fixture at Al-Mokawloon Stadium.Damascus International Basketball — The organizing company for the Damascus International Basketball Cup criticized Zamalek club officials for unprofessional conduct following the team's delayed arrival for tournament participation, according to organizer Nassib Qabbani.What to Watch:
Zamalek faces Zed in the Cairo Cup on Wednesday evening at Al-Mokawloon Stadium. The high-profile Al-Ahly versus Zamalek derby is scheduled for Sunday, with referee Radi Obrenovic of Slovenia confirmed to oversee the match that will attract approximately 40,000 spectators to Cairo Stadium.