Ben Ramadan Eyes First Big Prize with Al Ahly as Egyptian Super Cup Hype Builds

Milestone moment for Ben Ramadan

Ben Ramadan, the Tunisian midfielder for Al Ahly, says the Egyptian Super Cup marks a key milestone at the start of the season and that everyone is pushing hard to win and dedicate the trophy to Al Ahly fans everywhere.

He notes that winning this trophy would be special as it would be his first with the club since joining, and the club atmosphere from day one helped him settle quickly with teammates and staff.

He says the club has a unique spirit and climate that makes any player feel part of the group from the first moment, and he has never felt out of place since joining.

Ben Ramadan highlights that the squad includes experienced players who support newcomers and help them adapt fast, which is crucial for a club of Al Ahly's size.

He emphasizes that they respect every opponent and know that every match is challenging when wearing the Al Ahly jersey, carrying big fan expectations, and that they follow the coach's tactical plan to improve.

He adds that development and learning through training and various matches will help the team start strong this season and continue the trophy winning run that the club and its fans expect.

He thanks the fans for their continuous support.

Arrival in Abu Dhabi

The Al Ahly squad led by the club official arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of the final against Zamalek to be played on Sunday.

They reached the final after a 2-1 win over Ceramica Cleopatra; Trezeguet opened with a header, Marwan Osman equalized for Ceramica in the first half, and Nejc Gradisar provided the second-half lead to push Al Ahly to the final.

Injury updates: The Slovenian Nejc Gradisar, who left the Ceramica game with fatigue, will undergo a medical check to confirm fitness, with a possibility he might not play to avoid complications. Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet is reported fit despite a minor toe swelling, managed with pain relief; Shreef and Ahmed Reda are also prepared to participate as instructed by the coach.

The medical staff confirmed the readiness of Nejc Gradisar for the final after fatigue; Trezeguet will be assessed; Shreef and Ahmed Reda are ready to play as per the manager’s plan.

The club’s football director, Walid Salah El-Din, imposed a media ban on all players, allowing only three players to speak publicly once under sponsorship rights, with the ban also covering injured players and social media accounts.

President Mahmoud Al Khatib checked with Sid Abdelhafiz to ensure all aspects of the team’s preparations are covered. He stressed the need for stability and cautioned that the trophy is not yet decided, while urging strong fan attendance and all necessary arrangements for a successful event.

The final preview confirms the classic clash between Al Ahly and Zamalek for the Egyptian Super Cup, with last season’s edition mirroring this year’s format as the Reds won on penalties.

Zamalek reached the final after beating Pyramids on penalties 5-4 following a goalless draw in the semi, with the White team under coach Ahmed Abdul Raouf and Croatian Krunoslav Jurčić leading the side in the interim.

Yis Turub, the Al Ahly coach, expressed satisfaction after the semifinal win, stating that the goal from the start was to reach the final and compete for the trophy. He noted the team controlled most of the game despite a late spell, praised the defense, and highlighted ongoing physical development as essential for sustained success.

He added that big games require big players and that everyone is giving their best; the team will continue to work to reach the level the club and its fans expect.

Punchline time: If trophies were Wi‑Fi signals, Al Ahly would never see a drop in bars.
Punchline time 2: If this final were a crossword, Al Ahly would already have filled the last square with a big red victory.