Al Ahly promotes Mohanad Al-Shami and Iyad Medhat to the first team training.

The coaching staff of Al Ahly's first football team has decided to promote the duo of Mohannad Al-Shami, a left-back from the U-2007 youth team, and his teammate defender Iyad Medhat, to participate in the first team's training sessions in the upcoming period, following their return from the Egypt U-20 national team camp.

Mohannad Al-Shami and Iyad Medhat in Al Ahly's Plans

This decision to promote the duo is part of the club's strategy to benefit from young talents and give them the opportunity to train and gain experience with the first team, especially considering the performances both players have been delivering with the youth team recently. Al Ahly aims to fill gaps on the left flank with Mohannad Al-Shami, while Iyad Medhat contributes to strengthening the defense.

Mohannad Al-Shami and Iyad Medhat are expected to join Al Ahly's training sessions after completing their participation with the Egypt U-20 national team, which is currently competing in the North African qualifiers for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Wael Riad Leads the U-20 National Team

The duo is with the Egypt U-20 national team under the leadership of Wael Riad during the current camp, preparing for the North African qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, before returning to Al Ahly to join the first team's training.

The coaching staff at Al Ahly is keen to monitor players from the youth sector and provide opportunities for the standout talents to join the first team, as part of a plan to utilize young talents and prepare them for the next phase, which contributes to strengthening the team with young players from the club.