Torup's Cairo Test: Ahly's First Hurdle Falls to Enppi
12 December 2025
Match Overview
The Reds faced Enppi at The Peace Stadium in Cairo, fielding a squad depleted by international duties, and slipped to a 0-1 defeat.
Torup, who took charge in October, had already celebrated the Egyptian Super Cup win over Zamalek but this evening did not go his way.
Mohamed Hamdi buried a penalty in the 29th minute to decide the match.
Al Ahly pressed in the first half but could not convert, as Enppi's defense held firm and Ali Mahmoud was sent off in the 80th minute.
A goal by Ahmed Reda was ruled offside early in the second half due to a raise-by-Diang offside call, while Hamdi's shot nearly extended the lead but hit the woodwork.
The defeat raises questions about depth as international duty continues to constrain the squad.
Punchlines of the day: If goals were punchlines, Torup would be the headliner; and if football had reruns, this match would be the blooper reel—priceless for the fans.
