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Al-Ahly plays Al-Moqawloon today in Group Three of the Egyptian League Cup, with the match scheduled for this evening at Cairo International Stadium. Media commentator Ibrahim Faiq confirmed that defender Yasser Ibrahim remains uncertain about his future at the club, with Al-Ahly willing to respect any decision he makes regarding his career.
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Al-Ahly squad — Mohamed Hani and Yasser Ibrahim return to the squad for today's Al-Moqawloon match after prior absences. Manager Al-Hussein Umottah included four youth players while Imam Ashaour remains unavailable and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy is sidelined.Imam Ashaour competition — Media analysts Ibrahim Faiq and Sayed Maarouf warned that Imam Ashaour faces losing his position at Al-Ahly and potentially with the national team if his form does not improve. Omar Al-Saae's recent performances have intensified competition for the midfield slot.Al-Ahly January transfers — Ibrahim Faiq reported that Al-Ahly will pursue two to three central defenders during the winter window, consisting of one foreign player and two Egyptian options. Scout Ibrahim Sami of Al-Canal was removed from consideration after evaluation.Zamalek vs. Wadi Degla — Zamalek plays Wadi Degla today at 5 p.m. Cairo time in the Egyptian Cup Group Stage Round Two. Manager Moataz Gamal seeks the team's first victory in the competition after losing 3-0 to Zed in Round One.Alexandria Union leadership — Club president Mohamed Salam stated the team endured a difficult season after taking charge only 33 days before the campaign began. Salam confirmed that manager Hamza Al-Gamal was chosen with full conviction and that Anas Wail was the club's fastest completed transfer.Zamalek administration — Journalist Seham Saleh reported that Hossam El-Zanaty has completed 95 percent of his management team structure at Zamalek, including scouting, marketing, and financial staff. The formal announcement was delayed due to unpaid financial commitments to the football department promised by board chairman Hussein Loubib.What to Watch:
Mohamed Salah is invited to visit Alexandria Union as club president Mohamed Salam extended a public invitation for the Liverpool forward to visit the historic club in Alexandria. Al-Ahly continues evaluating Mohamed Salam (no relation) at defender for the January transfer market, seeking to strengthen the backline ahead of the second half of the season.