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·21 de julho de 2025
Al Ahly Start Hunt for New Striker as Wessam Nears Exit

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·21 de julho de 2025
Ahmed Kouka emerges as a top option to replace outgoing Wessam Abou Ali
Al Ahly Start Hunt for New Striker as Wessam Nears Exit
Al Ahly have officially opened the search for new striker amid growing reports of Wessam Abou Ali’s imminent move to Columbus Crew in the ongoing transfer window.
According to Egyptian sports journalist Ahmed Shobeir Al Ahly're considering Ahmed Hassan Kouka, the former Egypt international and current free agent as leading candidate to replace Abou Ali.
"Kouka's one of the names being seriously discussed" Shobeir confirmed on his radio show on Monday.
Kouka who left French side Le Havre after his contract expired at the end of the 2024 /25 season has reportedly expressed strong desire to return to Al Ahly and lead their frontline.
The 31 year old striker previously revealed in TV interview that talks were held with Al Ahly in Jan though no formal agreement was reached at the time.
"Al Ahly means a lot to me. I’m waiting for the right opportunity to come back" he said.