Shahat's comeback lights up Al Ahly ahead of Enppi showdown

Injury Update and Training Return

Hussein El Shahat, the first‑team winger for Al Ahly, has begun returning to full training gradually after recovering from the injury that sidelined him for the past two months. The medical staff are taking a cautious, staged approach to rehabilitation to avoid any relapse and to rebuild match sharpness.

The player participated in team drills currently held at the youth pitches in Nasr City, as Mokhtar El Tet Stadium remains closed for maintenance. The setup allows a controlled reintroduction while senior staff fine‑tune fitness levels and endurance ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Absences, Travel, and Enppi Preview

A large portion of the club’s international players remains away, either because they are with national team camps or because they are assisting the second squad for the Arab Cup. In addition, professionals have left to prepare with their countries ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, complicating selection for the Enppi clash.

A reliable source told KOOORA that Karim Fouad and Moroccan Ashraf Ben Sharqi have not yet returned from Qatar, despite being ruled out of remaining Arab Cup matches due to injuries, which further thins Al Ahly’s options ahead of Thursday’s game.

The federation is reportedly finalizing Karim Fouad’s travel to Doha to begin treatment at a specialized medical academy, while Ben Sharqi chose to stay with his national team for the time being, hoping to recover in time for future duties.

The same source indicated Fouad could be out for more than six weeks, while Ben Sharqi may need up to three weeks for treatment and rehabilitation, subject to progress and medical reviews.

Ahmed Abdelkader and Mohamed Abdallah are also set for medical tests in the coming hours to determine their readiness for the Enppi encounter, as Al Ahly weighs all options in a crowded schedule.

Al Ahly continues preparations for the Enppi clash, scheduled for Thursday as the opening round of the Capital City Cup, with coach and staff mapping out strategies around the current injury list and international duties.

Punchline 1: If patience were a player, it would start every game on time and still need a sub at halftime. Punchline 2: The only thing sharper than the coach’s tactics is the referee’s whistle—it’s the true plot twist of this season’s lineup.