Al Ahly faces do-or-die match against Moroccan side Wydad | Preview
Al Ahly will be hosted by the Moroccan team in the fourth round of the prestigious continental competition group stage. The two sides drew 1-1 in Alexandria on 17 July in the third round.
Hossam Ghaly determined to get a positive result
“The Wydad match will be a difficult one. The Ahly players need to fully concentrate to achieve a positive result that keeps our hopes of continuing our Champions League campaign successfully,” Ghlay was quoted as saying by Ahly’s official website.
“The chance of reaching the semi-finals is difficult but not impossible. Ahly players realise this fact well and refuse to give up as they are determined to get a positive result in Morocco,” former Tottenham midfielder Ghaly explained.
The Cairo giants are suffering from a shortage in the front line after the departure of Gabon’s Malick Evouna & the wonder-kid Ramadan Sobhi while Ghanaian striker John Antwi is still doubtful for the game after sustaining an injury during last week’s game against Wydad at home.
Despite tailing Group A of the CAF Champions League with only one point, Ahly’s Dutch coach Martin Jol has stated he still hopes to reach the next stage.
The eight-time African champions need to win their remaining three matches, including two away games against Wydad and ASEC, to stand a chance of booking one of two group tickets to the semifinals.
Marwan Mohsen ready of African Action
Al Ahly unveiled on Thursday the signing of the international striker from Ismaily on a five-year contract, and have registering the player in their squad for the African Champions League.
Ahly’s 24-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Sherif Ekrami, Ahmed Adel, Mosaad Awad
Defenders: Ahmed Hegazy, Rami Rabia, Saad Samir, Bassem Ali, Ahmed Fathi, Hussein El-Sayed, Sabri rahil, Mohamed Hani, Mohamed Naguib
Midfielders: Moamen Zakarya, Hossam Ashour, Hossam Ghaly, Walid Soliman, Amr El-Sulaya, Ahmed El-Sheikh, Saleh Gomaa, Ahmed Hamdy
Strikers: Marwan Mohsen, John Antwi, Emad Meteb, Amr Gamal
