Al Ahly, Egypt's prominent football club, resumed training on September 21, 2026, at the Tetch Training Facility, following a brief break during the international pause. The team is gearing up for upcoming matches, with coach Emam Mota preparing the players for the challenges ahead. This training session marks a crucial step in Al Ahly's preparation for the upcoming period.
Egypt's national team coach, Hossam Hassan, has finalized the defensive lineup for the team's upcoming match against Angola. The match, scheduled for the following Friday, marks the beginning of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Hassan has decided on a four-man defense, which will be part of the starting lineup for the crucial match at Cairo Stadium.
The Egyptian Football Association has imposed a fine of 15,000 Egyptian pounds on Zamalek's women's football team. The penalty was due to incidents that occurred during a match against Al Ahly in the Women's League. The association's disciplinary committee took this decision, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fair play and sportsmanship.
The organizing committee of the International Friendship Tournament for U-17 national teams, set to take place in Switzerland from September 24 to October 3, 2026, has introduced an interesting condition for participating teams. All eight teams, including Egypt, must allow all players to participate or face penalties. This condition aims to promote fair play and equal opportunities for all players.
Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, met with Hamada El-Shorbini, member of the Egyptian Football Association and supervisor of the U-20 national team. The meeting discussed preparations for the team's upcoming matches in the North African qualifiers. The team's technical staff, led by Wail Riyad, will join the team's camp in the coming days.
Two young Egyptian players, Mohamed Salah and Hamza Abdel Karim, have joined the national team's camp in 6th of October City. The players, who have been performing well for their respective clubs, are expected to play key roles in the team's upcoming matches. Their inclusion in the team is seen as a boost to Egypt's chances in the qualifiers.
Al Ahly's management is considering signing a new foreign defender during the upcoming winter transfer window. The team's technical staff wants to strengthen the defense with a top-class player who can lead the team's backline and improve overall performance. The club's officials are working to identify potential targets and negotiate a deal.
Key points
- Al Ahly resumes training ahead of upcoming matches
- Egypt's national team finalizes defensive lineup for Angola match
- Zamalek's women's team fined 15,000 pounds for misconduct
