Al Ahly defeats Al Mokawloon العرب in Capital Cup

Al Ahly secured a 1-0 victory against Al Mokawloon العرب at Cairo International Stadium during the second round of the Capital Cup group stage. Moroccan player Achraf Bencharki scored the decisive goal in the third minute of stoppage time, heading in a cross from Mohamed Hany.

Following the match, Al Ahly manager Hussein Ammouta stated that his team deserved a larger margin of victory. He noted that the team controlled the game and used the tournament to prepare players, including those returning from injury such as Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdallah, and Mahmoud Salah.

Despite the win, Al Ahly struggled with missed opportunities throughout the match, including a shot by Taher Mohamed Taher that hit the crossbar. Ammouta emphasized that the technical staff uses video analysis to adapt tactics to specific opponents and maintains a balance of support and discipline within the squad.