Al Ahly Face Smouha This Thursday in Cairo

Al Ahly take the field against Smouha this Thursday, September 3, 2026, seeking their third consecutive victory in the Egyptian League. The clash, which marks the third round of the championship, is drawing attention as the club has revealed the official squad list for the match, highlighting key absences and tactical options.

Kick-off time, venue, and broadcast

The clash will be played at the Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM local time. The match will be broadcast live on the On Sport platform, allowing fans to follow the action in real time.

Squad announced by manager Amouta

Manager Amouta has released the list of players who will make up the squad. In defense are Yassin Marai, Hadi Riyad, Yasser Ibrahim, Amr El Gazzar, Mohamed Hani, and Ahmed Kouka. The midfield features Ahmed Reda, Marwan Attia, Ali Mahmoud, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, and Afsha. In attack, the selection includes Taher Mohamed Taher, Sofiane Benjedida, Mounsef Bakar, Hussein El Shahat, Achraf Bencharki, Karim Fouad, and Aktaï Abdullah.

Absences due to injury and fitness

Several key names will be unavailable. Emam Ashour remains absent since the start of the season after returning from the Egyptian national team camp. Youssef Belamri, Akram Tawfik, and Karim El Debes have been sidelined with injuries, while Emam Ashour lacks the physical fitness to play. The manager also excluded players such as Achraf Dari, Ahmed Eid, Tawfik Mohamed, Kabaka, Omar El Saaiy, Mohammed Abdullah, Omar Moawad, Reda Slim, Mahmoud Salah, and Mohamed Raafat from the list.

Al Ahly's recent form

Ahead of the clash, Al Ahly recorded two victories in the competition: a 3-2 triumph over Eastern Company in their opener and a 2-0 win against ZED, with goals from Achraf Bencharki and Taher Mohamed Taher. These results keep the club with six points accumulated from the opening two rounds.

Context of the day's football schedule

In addition to the Egyptian clash, the same evening features three Saudi League matches: Al-Fayha vs. Al-Kholoud at 7:05 PM, Neom vs. Al-Khaleej at 7:30 PM, and Al-Diriyah vs. Al-Qadisiyah at 9:00 PM, broadcast on the On Sport and Thmanyah platforms. The schedule bolsters the live football offering for fans in the region.

With information from صوت الإمارات, YSscores, and AfricaSoccer.com.