At 5 PM: Timing of the Al Ahly vs. Petrojet match in the Cairo Capital Cup
The first team of Al Ahly SC is preparing to kick off its campaign in the Cairo Capital Cup when it faces Petrojet on Wednesday, October 7, in the opening round of the group stage.
The match will start at 5 PM Cairo time, as part of Group C, which also includes Al Ahly, Petrojet, Ghazl El Mahalla, Eastern Company, and Al Mokawloon Al Arab.
Al Ahly Aiming for a Strong Start in the Cairo Capital Cup
Al Ahly enters the tournament with the goal of making a strong start and securing three points, especially since the coaching staff, led by Hussein Ammouta, aims to use the Cairo Capital Cup matches to give opportunities to several players who do not participate regularly.
The match also provides a chance to prepare players returning from injuries and to increase their physical and technical readiness before returning to the Premier League competitions.
Friendlies Prepare Al Ahly for Resumption of Competitions
Al Ahly played two friendly matches during the current international break, starting with a match against Al Ittihad Al Misrati from Libya, where they won 4-2.
The goals for Al Ahly in the match were scored by Hussein El Shahat, Yassin Marei, Ahmed Reda, and Sofiane Benjdida, marking the team's first victory during the preparation period.
Al Ahly's Three-Goal Victory Against Misr Al Makasa
Al Ahly continued its preparations with a friendly match against Misr Al Makasa at Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium, winning 3-0.
Aktai Abdullah opened the scoring in the first half, followed by Ashraf Bencharki adding the second goal, and Hussein El Shahat completed Al Ahly's trio in the second half.
The coaching staff focused on utilizing both matches to prepare all team members, especially in light of the absence of several players due to international commitments.
Al Ahly Faces Petrojet Before the Zamalek Clash
The match against Petrojet holds special significance for the coaching staff, as it comes just days before the anticipated clash against Zamalek in the Premier League, scheduled for October 11.
The Cairo Capital Cup match is expected to be an opportunity for Ammouta to assess the readiness of several players before making decisions for the upcoming encounter against their traditional rivals.
Ammouta Enhances Al Ahly's Preparations
The coaching staff of Al Ahly continues to work on improving the players' technical and physical readiness during this period, aiming to gain maximum benefit from the friendly and official matches the team plays.
Al Ahly hopes that the match against Petrojet will be a successful start in the Cairo Capital Cup and, at the same time, a final opportunity to prepare the team before the Zamalek showdown.
