Al Ahly defeats ZED FC 2-0 in Egyptian Premier League

Al Ahly SC secured a 2-0 victory against ZED FC in the second round of the Egyptian Premier League, with goals scored by Ashraf Ben Chergui in the 21st minute and Tahar Mohamed Taher in the 64th minute. The win brings Al Ahly's total to 6 points.

Following the match, a source from the Referees Committee addressed controversies regarding several decisions. The source clarified that the decision not to award a penalty against Ben Chergui was correct as the ball initially struck his shoulder before his hand, and confirmed that Taher Mohamed Taher's goal was valid as there was no offside at the moment of the pass. Additionally, a minor contact involving ZED's Abdallah Bakri was deemed insufficient for a foul.

In club news, Al Ahly has officially extended midfielder Marwan Attia's contract until 2030. Former Smouha SC president Farag Amer praised Attia as a vital, irreplaceable player for the squad. Separately, Amer raised questions regarding the number of players excluded from the squad against ZED due to lack of fitness, despite the team's recent intensive preparation in Spain.