An insider at Al Ahly clarifies the truth about considering a contract with Mody Shalata, a player from Al Qanah.
A source at Al Ahly confirmed that Mahmoud Hani, known as "Mody Shalata," will not be part of the club's plans moving forward, denying any possibilities of negotiations regarding him at this time. The club's management is prioritizing the signing of a defender or a defensive duo, in addition to a midfielder.
Source at Al Ahly: Shalata is a good player.. but
The source stated that Shalata is a distinguished player who performed strongly against Al Ahly, but he is currently not in the club's considerations, although things may change in the future. The club's scouting department is monitoring most players in the league throughout the season, not just in one or two matches, and if a player excels, he will be presented to the coaching staff for consideration if he fits the team's needs for the upcoming season.
Al Ahly wraps up preparations to face Ugandan Kitarra
The Al Ahly football team will conclude its preparations this evening, Saturday, for the match against Ugandan Kitarra, scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, at 7 PM at Cairo International Stadium, in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32. The Red team aims to secure qualification to the next round, benefiting from their 2-1 victory in the away match.
Al Ahly enters the match supported by its fans at home, alongside the advantage of winning the first leg, giving them a strong chance for qualification, provided they approach the game with the necessary focus and do not underestimate their opponent, who is looking to compensate for their loss and cling to their chances of qualification.
Amouta aims to regain confidence against Ugandan Kitarra
The Al Ahly coaching staff, led by Moroccan Hussein Amouta, hopes to use the match against Kitarra to regain confidence and correct the course after the draw 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 in the African encounter.
Changes in Al Ahly's lineup
The match is expected to see some adjustments in Al Ahly's lineup, based 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 ensuring qualification without entering into complicated calculations.
