Dieng is doubtful for Cairo derby

CAIRO - 18 June 2022: Al Ahly's Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng is doubtful for the Cairo derby, scheduled on Sunday night in the Egyptian League at Al Ahly Stadium. 

The player is suffering from a muscular injury and he will have a fitness test on Saturday to determine his availability for the match. 

Dieng played a key role in the big victory of the Red Eagles over Zamalek in the first half of the season, having scored a brace to help his team achieve a 5-3 win. 

On the other hand, Ali Maaloul, Percy Tau and Amr El Soulia are ready for the match but Mohamed Abdelmonem is set to miss the game. 

Al Ahly will play their second match after the departure of Pitso Mosimane, who never lost a single derby game as Al Ahly coach and the Red Eagles hope to maintain their unbeaten streak in the derby. 

Al Ahly's interim manager Samy Komsan started his mission on Wednesday with a big victory over Eastern Company in the league, which gave the fans much confidence ahead of the derby.