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Al Ahly intensifies preparations for Zamalek derby as El-Shenawy returns
October 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM · Updated 15d ago
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Al Ahly trained Thursday at Mokhtar El-Tetsh stadium ahead of its league derby against Zamalek and its Capital Cup opener.
- Coach Hussein Amouta held a tactical meeting with players before Thursday's session.
- Goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy returned after recovering from the injury that kept him out of Egypt's national team camp.
- Ahmad Nabil Koka, Yasser Ibrahim, and Karim El-Debes continued rehabilitation programs under the medical staff's supervision.
- Al Ahly faces Petrol Asyut on October 7 in the Capital Cup, then meets Zamalek in the league on October 11.
- Al Ahly will play a friendly against Misr Lel-Maqasa on Friday, following a 4-2 win over Libya's Al-Ittihad Misurata.

