Live: Ismaily v Ahly | Egyptian Premier League | 06/24/2016

Match Info:

Match K.O at 22:00 Cairo Local time | 15:00 ET Canada-USA

Venue: Petro Sport stadium

Referee: Ibrahim Nour Eldin

Egyptian Premier League Leaders Ahly will take on bitter rivals Ismaily at Cairo’s Petrosport Stadium.

With only three games left, Ahly need a mere five points from their upcoming fixtures, including a last-day derby clash with arch-rivals Zamalek.

Despite trailing Ahly by five points, Zamalek will still be retaining hopes of seeing their rivals stumble once again against an Ismaily side keen on finishing third to seal its CAF Confederation Cup qualification.

The Ahly fans, on the other hand, fear an unlikely surprise in those coming few weeks – with their side’s results not particularly encouraging of late.

After Ahly had been eight points clear of Zamalek just one week ago, a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Hossam Hassan’s Masry meant the Cairo giants squandered three precious points in their pursuit of the domestic title.

The defeat was followed by another loss, this time on the African front, where they were edged out by Zambia’s ZESCO 3-2 away from home in the Champions League group-stage opener, having put in another disappointing display.

Ahly will still have to overcome the crucial absence of some key players against Ismaily.

A collarbone injury to playmaker Abdallah El-Said seemed to have taken its toll on Ahly at ZESCO, with the ex-Ismaily midfielder initially declared out for around six weeks.

Robust hitman Malick Evouna will also sit out due to an ankle injury sustained in the defeat against Masry, meaning Ahly will miss his pace and direct runs towards goal.

Despite not being in-form of late, skipper Hossam Ghaly’s absence due to automatic suspension will deprive Ahly of their deep-lying playmaker – with Amr El-Sulaya now set to deputise.

Moreover, striker Amr Gamal remains sidelined after undergoing a nose operation, with Ghanaian marksman John Antwi sure to lead the line.

Live: Ismaily v Ahly | Egyptian Premier League | 06/24/2016

Match K.O at 22:00 Cairo Local time | 15:00 ET Canada-USA

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