The situation is looking similar to last season for Al Ahly as plenty of match congestion leaves them with games in hand as they attempt to move back into the lead in the Egyptian Premier League. While Ahly trail Zamalek by four points they have three games to make up on their rivals, which makes it seem like a surge back into first place is inevitable but Ahly supporters remember last season when their team failed to make up the deficit at the end of the season.
Ahram previews Wednesday’s home clash against El Gaish after an emotional and close CAF Champions League victory over Morocco’s Raja CA. The notable team news for Ahly is the absence of in-form winger Ahmed Abdelkader, who will miss out due to a shoulder injury.
