Match K.O. 21:00 Cairo local time | | 14:00 ET Canada-USA
Venue: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas (Spain)
Defending champions Ahly will face a significant challenge to their title defense when they take on Pyramids FC in a rescheduled Egyptian Premier League match from the 14th matchday on Friday at Cairo International Stadium.
Currently, the Red Devils are in scintillating form, climbing to second place in the league standings with 57 points.
Despite their impressive run, they trail leaders Pyramids FC by 11 points, though they have four games in hand.
Ahly’s recent 2-0 victory over Talae El-Geish marked their 12th consecutive win, adding to their momentum.
On Sunday, Ahly coach Marcel Koller confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy will return to the starting lineup against Pyramids FC.
The 35-year-old veteran goalkeeper missed Monday’s win over Talae El-Geish but will be back to guard Ahly’s goal in the crucial upcoming match.
Nevertheless, Koller’s men are aware of the challenge ahead, as Pyramids FC also boasts an impressive winning streak of 14 consecutive games.
In their last encounter, Pyramids claimed a convincing 3-0 victory in the previous season. However, the Cairo giants later triumphed over their rivals to win both the Egypt Cup and the Egyptian Super Cup.
To potentially dethrone Pyramids FC, Ahly must win their remaining games, including all four delayed matches, to leapfrog their rivals and top the table by a single point.
The upcoming clash promises to be an intense battle and a pivotal moment in the title race, as Ahly strives to narrow the gap and assert their dominance in the Egyptian Premier League.
Live score: Al Ahly v Pyramids FC | Egyptian League | Derby
Match K.O. 21:00 Cairo local time | 14:00 ET Canada-USA
