Four key absentees for Al Ahly ahead of trip to Morocco | OneFootball

Al Ahly without four mainstays before the showdown in Morocco

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Al Ahly will have to contend with several major absences for their Friday clash against Raja Club Athletic, part of the second matchday in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage.

Al Ahly without four mainstays before the showdown in Morocco

Under the guidance of Danish coach Jess Thorup, the "Red Giant" squad will be missing four key players: Hussein El Shahat, sidelined with a hamstring tear; Ahmed Abdelkader, also suffering from a hamstring injury; goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, out due to a groin strain; and Mohamed Chokri, who is dealing with calf pain.Journalist Ahmed Shobair, well connected within the club, confirmed on his radio show that Mohamed El Shenawy will be the team's most notable absentee and will not travel with the squad. Mohamed Chokri and Ahmed Abdelkader, both recovering from muscular injuries, will also miss the trip to Morocco.As a reminder, Al Ahly kicked off the group stage on a high note, defeating JS Kabylie 4-1 last Saturday at Cairo Stadium.