Egypt's Olympic team has called up four players from Al Ahly club, namely Mohamed Abdullah, Mohamed Raft, Omar Sayed Maawad, and Ahmed Khaled Koka. The players will join the team's camp as they prepare for upcoming matches. Al Ahly's director of football, Wael Gomaa, confirmed the call-up, stating that the quartet missed the team's morning training session at the Moukhtartetch stadium in Gezira.

The four players will join the Olympic team's camp, which is part of their preparations for the upcoming period. Meanwhile, Al Ahly resumed their training at the Moukhtartetch stadium, preparing for their upcoming friendly matches against Libyan side Ittihad Misrata and Egyptian team Egypti Mokawloon. These friendlies are part of Al Ahly's preparations for their Egypt Cup match against Petro Asyut.

Several Al Ahly players are also set to join the Egyptian national team for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan. The players include Mostafa Shobeer, Mohamed Hani, Marwan Attia, Emad Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, and Ali Mahmoud. Their participation in the national team's camp means they will be unavailable for Al Ahly's upcoming matches.

Al Ahly are set to face Egyptian side Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League on October 11, after the international break. The match, which is set to take place at Cairo International Stadium, is expected to be a major test for both teams. The two sides are among the top teams in Egyptian football and always produce highly contested matches.

Wael Gomaa, Al Ahly's director of football, confirmed that the team is preparing for a busy schedule of matches. The team will play two friendly matches against Ittihad Misrata and Egypti Mokawloon, before facing Petro Asyut in the Egypt Cup. Gomaa emphasized that the team is focused on achieving good results in the upcoming matches.

The call-up of the four Al Ahly players to the Olympic team is a significant development for Egyptian football. The Olympic team is preparing for upcoming matches, and the inclusion of players from top clubs like Al Ahly is expected to boost their chances of success. The team's performance in the upcoming matches will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

Al Ahly's busy schedule of matches is set to continue in the coming weeks. The team's performance in the Egyptian Premier League and the Egypt Cup will be crucial in determining their overall success in the season. The team's fans will be eagerly anticipating their upcoming matches, particularly the derby against Zamalek on October 11.

Key points

  • Four Al Ahly players called up to Egypt's Olympic team
  • Al Ahly to play two friendly matches against Ittihad Misrata and Egypti Mokawloon
  • Al Ahly to face Zamalek in Egyptian Premier League on October 11

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