Imam Ashour's Standstill: Health Reports vs. Al Ahly's Discipline Gamble
1 February 2026
Imam Ashour, the Egyptian international midfielder for Al Ahly, stands at the center of a disciplinary saga as the club weighs his medical status and the outcome of the weekend clash.
Suspension and Fine
Al Ahly announced a two‑week suspension for Ashour after he missed the squad's trip to Tanzania for the CAF Champions League match against Young Africans, a 1‑1 draw that left the Reds atop the group.
The club also fined him 1.5 million Egyptian pounds and ordered him to train alone during the ban.
Health Reports and Club Review
According to Khaled El Ghandoor, the former Zamalek star, Ashour has been complying with the sanction and has been training solo, including jogging around the pitch and gym work, while the medical team reviews his recent health issues.
He is reportedly preparing medical reports and scans to present to club officials as part of a bid to lift or adjust the punishment, with management studying the case thoroughly.
On the field, the Red Devils drew with Young Africans in the fourth group game of the CAF Champions League under trying weather, a result that left Al Ahly still top the group but intensified the race for the remaining qualification spot.
Punchline 1: If patience were a sport, Imam would have a full trophy cabinet by now.
Punchline 2: In football, the sharpest thing in the room is not the striker but the club's paperwork — a penalty shootout with the calendar.
