Egypt's Al Ahly 2011 youth team secured a 3-2 victory against Ceramica Cleopatra in a Republic Cup match held on October 2, 2026, at the Al Ahly club stadium in Nasr City. The match was part of the sixth round of the Republic Cup. The Al Ahly team, led by manager Mohamed Ragab, fielded a starting lineup consisting of Omar Tarek in goal, and defenders Salem Amr, Adham Tamer, Ziadd Meki, and Mohamed Emad.
The match began with Mohamed Abdelsalam Okasha scoring for Al Ahly with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, following a rebound from a header by teammate Saad Mohamed that hit the post. Ceramica equalized with a direct free kick. The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1. In the second half, Ceramica took the lead with a powerful shot, only for Al Ahly to equalize with a remarkable header by Ziadd Meki.
Al Ahly's momentum shifted when substitute Hussein Fahmy scored a stunning goal from outside the penalty area just a minute after Meki's equalizer, securing a 3-2 lead for Al Ahly. The team made several substitutions during the match, including Karem Ibrahim, Tarek Abd Elrahman, Adham Ibrahim, and Abd Elrahman Atia. Al Ahly's victory brought their points tally to 15 from five wins, having previously defeated Al Qanater 3-0, Talaea El Gaish 2-0, Al Ittihad 1-0, Abu Qir Fertilizers 2-1, and now Ceramica 3-2.
Throughout the season, Al Ahly's 2011 team has demonstrated strong performance, scoring 11 goals and conceding only three. The team's technical staff includes Mohamed Ragab as the manager, Tarek Abou Elaz as the general coach, Mostafa Mahmoud as the goalkeeper coach, Sayed Hegag as the team administrator, Ahmed Jamal as the team doctor, and Ahmed Fouad as the physical trainer.
The win against Ceramica is part of Al Ahly's ongoing efforts in the Republic Cup, where various youth teams from the club are competing. In related news, Al Ahly's 2008 women's team recently secured a 6-0 victory against Enppi in the Republic Cup. Upcoming matches and results will be closely watched as the teams progress through the tournament.
Al Ahly's youth teams have been performing well in the Republic Cup, with several teams advancing to the next rounds. The club's focus on nurturing young talent has yielded positive results, with many players showing great potential. As the competition heats up, fans and coaches alike will be eager to see how the teams perform.
With this victory, Al Ahly's 2011 team is well-positioned in the Republic Cup standings. The team's progress and performance will be closely monitored in the coming weeks as they aim to secure further victories and potentially claim the championship title. The club's youth development programs continue to be a key area of focus, with the aim of producing talented players for the future.
Key points
- Al Ahly's 2011 team defeats Ceramica 3-2 in the Republic Cup.
