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The Egyptian Football Association's Al-Ahly club confirmed on Saturday that it will not change its coaching staff, with Moroccan head coach Hussain Umottah retaining his position despite widespread fan dissatisfaction with recent results. The club stated it plans only to recruit a domestic performance analyst in the coming days ahead of a match against Pyramids on November 23.
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Al-Ahly midfielder Mohamed Hani — Broadcaster Ibrahim Fayik denied reports that the player has signed any transfer agreement with another club, stating Hani holds no current offers and remains one of Al-Ahly's captains with strong discipline within the squad.Al-Ahly coaching uncertainty — Club sources revealed internal division over Umottah's future, with one faction calling for his removal during the November international break and another advocating to wait until the Pyramids match to evaluate his position, though the official stance confirms his continuity.Zamalek player transfer pursuit — Broadcaster Karim Ramzi reported that a key international Zamalek player has begun exploratory talks through intermediaries to join Al-Ahly during the upcoming transfer window, despite holding a contract with the white club through next season.Zamalek venue for African Champions League — Zamalek administration intensified negotiations with Cairo International Stadium officials to host its November 28 Group Stage match against Tunisian side Al-Africain, with ongoing talks to resolve logistical obstacles.Pyramids competition statement — Coach Mohamed Naji Geddo declared that Pyramids intends to compete for the Egyptian Premier League title this season against Al-Ahly and Zamalek, stating the championship race remains open across remaining rounds.Zamalek player status — Club sources confirmed that Angolan winger Shiko Banza faces minimal risk of disciplinary action following his shirt removal during the match against El Mokawloon, as the match referee and observer reports contained no documentation of the incident.What to Watch:
Al-Ahly faces Pyramids on November 23 in a fixture the club describes as potentially decisive for the coaching staff's future trajectory. Barcelona hosts Deportivo Alaves on Saturday in La Liga Round 11, with the Catalans seeking to consolidate their position atop the Spanish league standings.