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Al-Ahly's technical staff, led by Moroccan coach Al-Hussain Amouta, confirmed Mohamed El-Shenawy as goalkeeper and finalized the starting XI for tonight's Egypt Cup Round of 32 match against Al-Sekka Al-Hadid. The defending side features Mohamed Hani, Ashraf Dari, Yasir Ibrahim, and Tawfik Mohamed in defence, with Marwan Attia, Akram Tawfik, and Omar Al-Saaei in midfield, and Ahmad Sayed Zizo, Ashraf Ben Sharqi, and Mansif Bkara in attack.
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Al-Ahly squad selection — Imam Ashour remains absent for the fourth consecutive match, alongside goalkeeper Mustafa Shubair and defender Yassin Morsi. Karim Al-Debes returned to the squad after recovering from injury.Egypt Cup Round of 32 fixtures — Four matches scheduled today feature Al-Ahly against Al-Sekka Al-Hadid, Pyramids against Al-Dakahlia, and other Round of 32 contests. Cup matches create upset potential despite technical disparities between clubs, with weaker sides seeking shock eliminations similar to Egypt Telecommunications' earlier victory over Al-Ahly.Zamalek's Egypt Cup progress — Zamalek advanced past Egypt Insurance with a narrow victory in their Round of 32 encounter. Right-back Mohamed Farag emphasized the unpredictability of cup football and the importance of qualifying before the international break.Egypt national team coaching situation — Al-Hussain Amouta will lead Al-Ahly against Pyramids in a match viewed as critical to his tenure. A four-month break in the national team calendar until 22 March 2027 provides opportunity for coach Hossam Hassan to stabilize his position or for the Egyptian Football Federation to appoint a replacement without urgency.Egyptian Football Federation and Hossam Hassan — Ahmed Jalal, sports critic, reported that the federation decided to retain Hossam Hassan's technical staff through two matches against Malawi scheduled for 13 and 17 November, with Ibrahim Hassan, the national team director, playing a significant role in containing recent crises.Shiko Panza absence explained — Shiko Panza travelled early to Portugal for rest before joining Angola's national team during the international break, coordinated with Zamalek management. The player received warnings to return on schedule and rejoin Zamalek training immediately after the break to avoid disciplinary action.What to Watch:
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