Ashour Returns: Can Al Ahly Hold the Group Lead Against Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat?
11 February 2026
The disciplinary sanction ends before facing the Royal Army.
Al Ahly are set to host AS FAR Rabat in Cairo on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium, in the closing round of group-stage fixtures of the CAF Champions League.
The Red Devils have already booked a place in the quarterfinals, with a win or a draw enough to keep them atop Group B.
Al Ahly lead the standings on 9 points, one point ahead of AS FAR Rabat on 8.
Will Imam Ashour Feature Against the Royal Army?
Imam Ashour is set to return to the squad after serving a club-imposed sanction following his latest controversy.
He had been out of the lineup since late January after the coaching staff punished him for missing the trip to Tanzania ahead of the Young Africans clash.
The sanction included a two-week suspension, a fine of 1.5 million Egyptian pounds, and training away from teammates.
The suspension ends tomorrow, meaning the player will be technically and legally eligible to participate in Sunday's match against the Moroccan side.
Punchline: If he scores, the net may need a vacation too—it's about to get overwhelmed by celebrations.
Punchline 2: Back on the pitch, Imam will prove gravity has limits when the ball follows his boot into the goal.
