Ashraf, Hamoudy ready for Kampala City clash

CAIRO – 27 August 2018: Al-Ahly stars, Ayman Ashraf and Ahmed Hamoudi, are fit to support their team against Kampala City at the last game of CAF Champions League group stage games on Tuesday, according to Al-Ahly doctor, Khaled Mahmoud.

Both players suffered minor injuries during Al-Ahly 2-0 victory over Haras El-Hodoud at the Egyptian League on Friday.

Al-Ahly players bounced back at CAF Champions League and they are leading their group after a frustrating start.

Al-Ahly started the group stage with a goalless draw at home against Tunisia’s Espérance and they lost 2-0 away to Kampala City.

Al-Ahly returned to the right track by two straight victories over Botswana’s Township Rollers at home and in Botswana before defeating Espérance 1-0 in Tunisia.

Al-Ahly and Espérance secured their spots at the Champions League quarter finals.

Al-Ahly manager, Patrice Carteron, asked the fans to pack the stadium and support their team against Kampala City.

“I am looking forward to see our fans at Borg El-Arab. They are the main motivation for the players to do everything they can to achieve the victory,” Carteron told press on Monday.

The game starts on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Borg El-Arab Stadium.