Al Ahly's first football team is preparing to face a strong opponent in Zed FC today, Friday, in a match within the second round of the first stage of the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League season.
The Cairo International Stadium will host the Al Ahly vs. Zed match, in which the Red Devils aim to continue their winning streak and secure three points, after opening their campaign in the competition with a 3-2 victory over Sharqia Enppi.
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Al Ahly enters the match under the guidance of their Moroccan coach, Hossam Amouta, currently holding sixth place in the league standings with 3 points, while Zed is in eleventh place with one point, following a goalless draw with Wadi Degla in the opening round.
What has Al Ahly achieved under Mohamed Marouf?
The referees' committee has assigned the Al Ahly vs. Zed match to international referee Mohamed Marouf, who has previously officiated 29 matches for Al Ahly in various competitions.
In the matches Marouf has officiated for Al Ahly, the Reds have recorded 19 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Mohamed Marouf has shown 43 yellow cards to Al Ahly players and awarded 10 penalties in favor of the team.
The Al Ahly vs. Zed match kicks off at 8:00 PM Cairo and Saudi Arabia time today, Friday, at the Cairo International Stadium.
