El Lemby and Kaboria lead the Modern formation in the match between Al Ahly and the league's top scorers.
Moroccan coach Mohamed Amin Benhashim announced the lineup for Modern Sport ahead of their match against Al Ahly, scheduled for this evening in the Premier League. The lineup is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Mostafa Makhlouf
Defense: Khaled Reda - Tarek Said - Ahmed Youssef - Ali Fawzi
Midfield: Abdel Rahman Rizk "El Lemby" - Kamel Ahmed "Kabouria" - Ghanem Mohamed
Al Ahly's lineup for the match against Modern Sport
Al Ahly's Moroccan coach, Hussein Amouta, also announced his team's lineup for the same match, which is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir.
Defense: Ahmed Eid, Hadi Riyad, Yassin Marai, and Tawfik Mohamed.
Midfield: Akram Tawfik, Marwan Attia, Omar El Saai, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, and Achraf Bencharki.
Attack: Mounsef Bakar.
On the bench for Al Ahly are: Mohamed El Shenawy, Ashraf Dari, Taher Mohamed, Sofiane Benjedida, Hussein El Shahat, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Karim Fouad, Ahmed Nabil Koka, and Mohamed Abdullah.
Match timing for Al Ahly vs Modern Sport
Al Ahly will face Modern Sport at 5 PM today, Thursday, at Cairo International Stadium, in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The Red Devils are looking to regain their domestic victories and win back the support of their frustrated fans, while Modern Sport hopes to achieve a positive result to strengthen their position among the top teams. The match carries special significance for both coaches, Hussein Amouta of Al Ahly and his compatriot Mohamed Amin Benhashim of Modern Sport.
Al Ahly and Modern Sport's standings in the league table
The match is crucial for both teams in the battle for top positions, with Al Ahly currently in second place in the league table, having collected 17 points from 7 matches, winning 5 and drawing 2 against Arab Contractors and Al Qanah, as they continue to chase leaders Pyramids FC, who have 21 points. On the other hand, Modern Sport sits in fifth place with 13 points from 7 matches, having won 4, drawn 1, and lost 2, as they aim to continue competing for higher positions.
Kitara's four-goal victory restores Al Ahly's confidence before facing Modern Sport
Al Ahly regained some balance after achieving a significant victory over Ugandan Kitara with a 4-0 scoreline on Sunday evening at Cairo International Stadium, in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32, securing their place in the group stage for the third time in their history, with an aggregate score of 5-1 over both legs.
Hussein El Shahat scored two goals, Afsha added one, and Taher Mohamed Taher completed the quartet in a match that saw extensive changes in the starting lineup, as the coaching staff aimed to manage match congestion and give opportunities to several players. Imam Ashour and Mohamed Hani were excluded, while Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Achraf Bencharki started on the bench.
