Al Ahly beat Abu Qir 2-0 as Ammouta and Gomaa defend early-season form

Al Ahly defeated Abu Qir for Fertilizers 2-0 in round five of the Egyptian Premier League, collecting 13 points from 15 available.

• Al Ahly beat Abu Qir for Fertilizers 2-0 at Cairo International Stadium, collecting 13 points from 15 available in the first five rounds.
• Coach Hussein Ammouta said he focuses only on the pitch and that the coaching staff works continuously to correct errors, thanking fans for their support.
• Football director Wael Gomaa said fans judge the team on last season and that players who cannot handle pressure will not be tolerated.
• Fans chanted support for Ammouta before the match.
• Ammouta denied reports linking him to Saudi club Al-Shabab, saying it would be shameful to consider negotiations while committed to Al Ahly.
• Ammouta accused some media figures of being enemies of the club who try to interfere between players and the coaching staff.
• Wael Gomaa said some people unfairly attack Ammouta and that the team needs time to return to its former level.