Wael Gomaa, Al-Ahly Club's Football Director, revealed the reason for Imam Ashour's absence from the match against Sharqia Enppi, scheduled for tomorrow evening, Sunday, as part of the first round of the Egyptian Premier League competitions.
Al-Ahly is set to begin its journey in the 2026-2027 season of the Egyptian Premier League tomorrow evening, Sunday, at Cairo International Stadium against Sharqia Enppi.
Earlier on Saturday evening, Hossam El-Badry, Al-Ahly's head coach, announced the team squad for the upcoming match, which notably excluded Imam Ashour from Sunday's lineup.
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Wael Gomaa Reveals Reason Behind Imam Ashour's Absence
Wael Gomaa, Al-Ahly's Football Director, stated via "Yalla Kora" that Imam Ashour's absence is due to lack of full fitness, prompting coach Hossam El-Badry to exclude him from the Sharqia Enppi match.
The 28-year-old player has not participated in any preparatory sessions since sustaining an injury during Egypt's Round of 16 World Cup 2026 match against Argentina.
Imam Ashour also missed Al-Ahly's most recent match against Barcelona last Wednesday evening, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Catalan club.
Recently, Al-Ahly held negotiations with Imam Ashour regarding a contract extension; his current deal expires in summer 2028, and the club aims to extend it until 2030.
The Egyptian international was linked with a potential departure this summer after Turkish club Konyaspor submitted a formal offer that was rejected, alongside reported interest from Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
