Al Ittihad Alexandria began its friendlies in preparation for the new season with a victory over Alexandria Petroleum.
Al Ittihad achieved the win with a 3-1 scoreline thanks to goals from Ahmed Eid, Hossam Hassan and Fadi Farid.
Hamza El Gamal led the leader of the port in the first match after taking over the team's coaching.
Al Ittihad Alexandria included this season Mido Mustafa from Smouha, Mohamed Fakhry from Pharco, and Hossam Hassan the striker of Modern Sport.
The leader of the port also included Moamen Awad right-back of Haras El Hodood, Moataz Mohamed defender of Al Ahly in a free transfer deal, Ahmed Hamdy from Zamalek, and Ahmed El Arabi from Ghazl El Mahalla.
Mohamed Ahmed Salama, president of Al Ittihad Alexandria, had previously told FilGoal.com: "We obtained the services of Nour Alaa on loan from Ceramica Cleopatra, and we are choosing between an Ivorian defender and a Nigerian one to strengthen the defense line".
He added "John Ebuka was supposed to join the team's training on July 10, but he obtained permission to delay his return until the 20th of this month due to family problems".
He concluded his statements "Ebuka has a penalty clause in his contract worth 250 thousand dollars in case he wishes to leave".
