The managers of Egyptian football clubs Zamalek and Al Ahly, Mootamed Gamal and Hussein Amouta respectively, have announced their teams' lineups for today's Cairo derby match. The match is set to take place at the Cairo International Stadium and marks the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. Both teams are looking to make a strong impression, with Zamalek currently ranked second and Al Ahly ranked third, each with 13 points.
Zamalek's lineup includes Ahmed Shreif in the attacking position and Ahmed Fتوح in the midfield. Notably, players Odi El-Dabagh and Hussam Ashraf will start on the bench. The team's defensive lineup consists of Mahmoud Bentayj, Mahmoud Hamdi El-Wansh, and Mohamed Ismail. In the midfield, fans will see Abdul Allah El-Saeed, Mohamed Shahat, and Ahmed Rabie.
Al Ahly's lineup features some significant inclusions, with Tofiq Mohamed starting in the left flank for the first time this season. The team's defense will be anchored by Ashraf Darwish and Yassin Merai. The attacking trio consists of Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ashraf Ben Cherki, and Imam Ashour. In goal, Mohamed Shobeir will be between the posts.
The midfield for Al Ahly will comprise Imam Ashour, Marwan Attia, and Akram Tofiq. Supporters will be eager to see how these players gel with the attacking and defensive units. The team's bench will feature several skilled players ready to make an impact if needed.
Today's match promises to be highly competitive, given the close ranking of both teams. Zamalek and Al Ahly have a long-standing rivalry, and this Cairo derby is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Fans will be watching closely to see how the chosen lineups perform under pressure.
Key positions to watch include the attacking prowess of Zamalek's Ahmed Shreif and Al Ahly's Ahmed Sayed Zizo. The defensive solidity of both teams will also be crucial in determining the match's outcome. The performance of the midfielders, including Al Ahly's Imam Ashour and Zamalek's Abdul Allah El-Saeed, will significantly influence the game's dynamics.
The full lineups for both teams are as follows: Zamalek - Goalkeeper: Mahdi Suleiman; Defense: Mahmoud Bentayj, Mahmoud Hamdi El-Wansh, Mohamed Ismail; Midfield: Ahmed Fتوح, Abdul Allah El-Saeed, Mohamed Shahat, Ahmed Rabie; Forwards: Chico Banza, Ahmed Shreif. Al Ahly - Goalkeeper: Mustafa Shobeir; Defense: Tofiq Mohamed, Yassin Merai, Ashraf Darwish, Mohamed Hani; Midfield: Imam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Akram Tofiq; Forwards: Ashraf Ben Cherki, Sufyan Ben Jedia, Ahmed Sayed Zizo.
Key points
- The Cairo derby match between Zamalek and Al Ahly is set to take place at the Cairo International Stadium.
- Zamalek currently ranks second in the Egyptian Premier League with 13 points, while Al Ahly ranks third with the same number of points.
- Tofiq Mohamed will start in the left flank for Al Ahly for the first time this season.
