Al Ahly officials are planning a special meeting with Moroccan player Achraf Bencharki to discuss renewing his contract, which expires at the end of the current season.
Latest Updates on Achraf Bencharki's Contract Renewal at Al Ahly
Al Ahly hopes to renew Achraf Bencharki's contract, especially since everyone at the club is well aware of the player's abilities and potential. However, the challenge the club currently faces regarding the renewal is the "salary cap" set by Al Ahly this season, both for local and foreign players.
Salary Cap for Players at Al Ahly
Al Ahly's management has successfully renewed the contracts of several players recently according to the new salary cap, including Imam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Mustafa Shobeir, and Mohamed El Shenawy. Negotiations are still ongoing with duo Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Hani, with the latter being closer to renewal, unlike Yasser Ibrahim, who is inclined to seek an overseas professional experience next season.
For the Moroccan winger Achraf Bencharki, who earns $1.9 million annually, Al Ahly's management will seek to reach an agreement with him for renewal by offering a deal not exceeding $1.1 million per year. This amount may fall short of the player's financial aspirations, as he hopes to maintain or even exceed his current salary. Therefore, this will be a challenging matter for Al Ahly, and the situation will become clearer in the coming days regarding this complex issue.
Salary Cap at Al Ahly
The salary cap for local players at Al Ahly reaches 25 million Egyptian pounds, with an additional 10 million pounds as a "bonus," along with the possibility of adding an advertising contract worth 10 to 15 million pounds. As for foreign players, their financial cap ranges from $800,000 to $1.1 million annually.
Al Ahly's management hopes to resolve this issue quickly to determine the future of the Moroccan player, whether by continuing with the team next season, which seems difficult due to financial disagreements, or leaving at the end of the current season and searching for a local or foreign replacement.
Al Ahly Concludes Preparations for the Match Against Kitarah
Al Ahly's football team completed its preparations on Saturday evening for the match against Ugandan side Kitarah, scheduled for 7 PM on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium, in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32. Al Ahly aims to secure qualification for the next stage, benefiting from their 2-1 victory in the first leg.
Al Ahly enters the match backed by their fans at home, along with the advantage of winning the first leg, giving them a strong chance for qualification, provided they approach the match with the necessary focus and do not underestimate their opponent, who is looking to compensate for their loss and cling to their qualification hopes.
Amouta Aims to Regain Confidence Against Kitarah
The Al Ahly coaching staff, led by Moroccan Hussein Amouta, hopes to use the Kitarah match to regain confidence and correct their course after drawing against Al Qanah in the league, which saw a decline in performance and the emergence of some defensive errors that the team aims to avoid repeating during the African encounter.
Adjustments in Al Ahly's Lineup
The match is expected to see some adjustments in Al Ahly's lineup, depending on the players' readiness and Amouta's tactical vision, as he considers the available options to achieve a balance between maintaining the advantage from the first leg and securing qualification without entering into complicated calculations.
