Belamri Sparks Al Ahly’s Frontline as they prep for Young Africans clash

Belamri Debut for Al Ahly Ahead of Tanzanian Fixture

Moroccan defender Youssef Belamri has joined Al Ahly for the first time in preparation for Saturday’s visit by Young Africans from Tanzania, in the CAF Champions League’s fourth group game.

Belamri moved to Al Ahly from Raja Casablanca during the ongoing winter transfer window.

He did not feature in the squad for the third group-stage match against Young Africans or the Egyptian league clash with Wadi Degla.

Squad News and Exclusions

Also in the squad is Amr El-Gazar, a defender who recently joined from Bank Al Ahly.

The Danish coach Jes Torup also left out goalkeeper Mohamed Seha, and Slovenian Net Gradisar departed after the club granted his exit.

Al Ahly's lineup in brief:

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shennawi, Mustafa Shobier, Hamza Alaa.

Defenders: Mohamed Hanni, Ahmed Eid, Ahmed Ramadan "Beckham", Amr El-Gazar, Yasser Ibrahim, Youssef Belamri, Ahmed Nabil "Koka", Mohamed Shukri.

Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Aliou Dieng, Imam Ashour, Ahmed Mustafa "Zizo", Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan.

Forwards: Hussein El Shahat, Ashraf Bin Sharqi, Taher Mohamed Taher, Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet", Mohamed Sherif, Marwan Osman.

And if you’re wondering about the punchlines: football is a joke until the ball finds the net, then it’s a standing ovation. If this squad were a snack, it would be a spicy turnover with extra drama. Punchlines: 1) The bus arrives late, but the players arrive earlier on the field than the suspense around the substitutions. 2) Don’t worry, the coach says the team will be ready—just bring a map for all the twists and turns in the lineup.