Petrojet Asyut concludes its preparations today to face Eastern Company in the Cairo Capital Cup.
Assiut Petroleum Football Club will conclude its preparations today, Monday, for the upcoming match against Eastern Company, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, as part of the second round of the group stage in the Cairo Capital Cup. The team aims to achieve a positive result to compensate for its loss in the opening round.
Assiut Petroleum is conducting its final training sessions under the supervision of head coach Reda Shahat, finalizing the match strategy and settling on the starting lineup for the game, while focusing on correcting mistakes that appeared in previous matches.
Reda Shahat Aims to Get Back on Track Against Eastern Company
Assiut Petroleum enters the match determined to recover from its 5-0 defeat against Al Ahly in the first round, as the coaching staff seeks to regain balance and secure the team's first victory in the tournament.
Assiut Petroleum had previously drawn with Ghazl El Mahalla 1-1 in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League, marking the team's first match under Reda Shahat, who took over from Ahmed Abdel Maqsoud.
Absence of Ahmed Khaled from Assiut Petroleum
Assiut Petroleum will enter the match with a full squad, without suspensions or new injuries, except for the absence of Ahmed Khaled, the team's striker, who underwent surgery to treat a leg fracture and tears in two ligaments sustained during a match against Zamalek in the league.
The player is continuing his rehabilitation program in preparation for his return to the pitch in about three months.
The team has entered a closed training camp in Cairo for a week in preparation for two important matches ahead, against Eastern Company in the Cairo Capital Cup and against Tala'ea El Gaish in the Round of 32 of the Egypt Cup, as the coaching staff led by Reda Shahat aims to prepare the players in the best possible way and achieve positive results.
Assiut Petroleum Faces Eastern Company in the Cairo Capital Cup
Assiut Petroleum will kick off its matches during the camp with a clash against Eastern Company on Tuesday, November 3, at 8 PM at Petro Sport Stadium, as part of the second round of the group stage in the Cairo Capital Cup.
The team hopes to compensate for its loss in the first round against Al Ahly and achieve a positive result that will help improve its position in Group C.
Tala'ea El Gaish: A Test for Assiut Petroleum in the Egypt Cup
Assiut Petroleum is also preparing to face Tala'ea El Gaish on Sunday, November 8, at 8 PM, in the Round of 32 of the Egypt Cup, where the team hopes to deliver a strong performance and continue its journey in the tournament.
The decision to hold the camp in Cairo was made to provide a stable and focused environment for the players, avoiding the hassle of repeated travel before the two matches.
Ghazl El Mahalla: The First Test for Reda Shahat with Assiut Petroleum
Assiut Petroleum drew with Ghazl El Mahalla 1-1 on Friday evening, in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League, marking the team's first appearance under the leadership of Reda Shahat, who took charge after the loss to Zamalek 1-0 in the seventh round.
The New Coaching Staff of Assiut Petroleum
The Board of Directors of Assiut Petroleum Club, headed by accountant Ihab Faiz, announced the appointment of Reda Shahat as the head coach of the first football team, and the coaching staff includes:
- Yasser Samir as Director of Football.
- Abu El Magd Mustafa as General Coach.
- Mahmoud Zayan as Coach.
- Mahmoud Fathy as Goalkeeper Coach.
- Abdel Rahman Abdel Aziz as Fitness Coach.
- Ihab Abu El Izz as Performance Analyst.
The club's board confirmed its confidence in the new coaching staff and their ability to lead the team to achieve the club's ambitions and those of its fans, working as a united team to deliver a strong season worthy of the name and status of Assiut Petroleum.
