Al Ahly Set to Clash with Ghazl El Mahalla in Egypt Capital Cup Recovery Bid
Al Ahly Seeks Rebound Against Ghazl El Mahalla in Crucial Cup Match
Al Ahly is poised to face Ghazl El Mahalla in the Egypt Capital Cup, seeking to rebound after a recent defeat to Enppi. The upcoming fixture holds significant importance for both teams as Al Ahly looks to regain momentum and Ghazl El Mahalla aims for a positive result to boost its tournament prospects.
The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM Cairo time at Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium.
Mahmoud Bassiouny will officiate the match as the main referee, supported by Emad Farag and Hisham Rabie as assistant referees. Mohamed Abdel Alim will serve as the fourth official, with Walid Nagy as the VAR referee and Mohamed El Qadi as the assistant VAR referee.
Al Ahly is expected to field a lineup without its international stars, who are currently with the Egyptian national team participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The anticipated starting XI includes:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed Seha
- Defense: Hazem Gamal, Ahmed Abdeen, Mostafa El Ash, Ibrahim Adel
- Midfield: Hamza El Dagwy, Omar El Adawy, Mahmoud Labib
- Attack: Hamza Abdel Karim, Bilal Attia, Mohanad El Shamy
On Time Sports 1 will broadcast the match live. Satellite frequencies for On Time Sports 1:
| Satellite | Frequency | Polarity | Symbol Rate | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilesat | 11862 | Vertical | 27500 | 5/6 |
| Arabsat | 10853 | Horizontal | 27500 | 5/6 |
The Egypt Capital Cup, also known as the League Cup, features Group A comprising Pharco, Tala’ea El Gaish, Enppi, Ceramica Cleopatra, Arab Contractors, Ghazl El Mahalla, and Al Ahly. For more information on Egyptian football, visit the Egyptian Football Association.
The current standings for Group A are:
- 1. Pharco – 6 points
- 2. Tala’ea El Gaish – 3 points
- 3. Enppi – 3 points
- 4. Al Ahly – 3 points
- 5. Arab Contractors – 0 points
- 6. Ghazl El Mahalla – 0 points
- 7. Ceramica Cleopatra – 0 points
