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Ashour, Fadl called up for Derby

                                Hossam Ashor

Midfielder Hossam Ashour and Forward Mohamed Fadl have been called up by coach Abd El-Aziz Abd El-Shafi nicknamed "Zizo" for Cairo Derby against Zamalek on Thursday.

Ahly will start their camp on Monday at 6th of October city, and the squad will be announced on Wednesday.

Algerian attacking midfielder Amir Saiod has been sidelined due to injury.

Ahly are in Fourth place behind Leaders Zamalek with 6 points difference.

Kabylie's Udaya set to Join Zamalek

                    Udaya set to Join Zamalek from Kabylie

Striker Mohamed Udaya is set to join Zamalek from Algerian club JS Kabylie.

"Zamalek sent 200.000$ to the Algerian club to seal off the deal"

The striker was supposed to arrive at Cairo on Monday but airways conditions postponed his arrival.

Udaya is expected to attend and watch Derby between Ahly and Zamalek on Thursday.

Ashour likely to play in the Derby

                               Ashour likely to play in the Derby

Ahly's Hossam Ashour is likely to play in the Derby against Zamalek, according to football director Said Abd El-Hafiez.

Although the youngster felt some pain in the uncle, but there are intense attempts by medical staff to prepare him for the Derby.

"Unfortuanlty Fadl are going to miss the game, but we still hopeful for Ashour", Abd El-Hafiez.

Ahly hope a speed recovery for his veteran player to monitor Zamalek's star Mahmoud Abd El-Razek "Shikabala". 

I’m really proud of Ahly's interest, says Duarte

                             Proud of Ahly talks, says Duarte

Portuguese manager Paulo Duarte said he is proud of Ahly talks with him to manage the Red Devils first team in January.

Burkina Faso's coach described Ahly as Real Madrid in Africa continent.

Ahly won Century club in Africa in 2000 by CAF in synchronization with Real Madrid getting the same title but in Europe by UEFA.

Duarte was among candidates to coach Ahly first team after Hossam El-Badry departure.

"Mahmoud El-Khateeb negotiated with me but I have a contract with Burkina Faso", added he .

10-man Arab Contractors makes it hard for Ahly before Derby

          10-man Arab Contractors makes it hard for Ahly before Derby

Ten-man Arab Contractors made it hard for Ahly when they draw 1-1 in Egyptian League on Saturday before the Derby against Zamalek on December 30.

Ahly dropped a precious two-point as they stayed at frouth place with 24 points, while Guests claimed the 14 position with 11 points.

The first half ended in goalless draw although dangerous chances from the two sides.

Arab Contractors' Mohamed Salah surprised all when he netted the opener 6 minutes after the second half kicked off.

Ahly's Shehab Ahmed tried to make the difference when he fired a shoot from outside the area but it went wide on 60.

Mohamed Samara dribbled Ahmed Said brilliantly and sent a cross inside the area but keeper Mahmoud Abu El-Soud saved it.

Ahly controlled the game during the last 20 minutes but guests cleared the danger.

Defender Tegany (Arab Contractors) has been fired when he picked up the second yellow card on 76.

Ahmed Shokry scored the equalizer when he sent a brilliant cross into the net directly on 90 to make it 1-1.


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