Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has named his squad for their first leg home clash against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals on Saturday, 16 April.
The Red Devils had a difficult time in the Champions League this season, only earning qualification to the quarter-finals in their final group game against Sudan’s Al Hilal.
Moroccan side Raja Casablanca advanced to the quarter-finals after dominating their group with five wins and one defeat, earning 15 points in the process.
Ahead of the match, Pitso Mosimane revealed his 24-man squad to take on Raja Casablanca at the Al Salam Stadium with the South African coach handed a double boost in his options.
Mohamed Hany has returned to the Al Ahly squad after his injury against Sudan’s Al-Merrikh in the tournament’s group stages.
Veteran winger Walid Soliman was also included with the 37-year-old’s most recent appearance coming against Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup’s third-place decider back in February.
Kick-off is at 22:00 (SA time).
AL AHLY SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ali Lotfy, Mostafa Shobeir
Defenders: Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Metwally, Ayman Ashraf, Mohamed Hany, Karim Fouad, Ali Maaloul
Midfielders: Hamdy Fathi, Aliou Dieng, Amr El Soulia, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Ahmed Abdelkader, Mohamed Mahmoud, Walid Soliman, Taher Mohamed, Hussein El-Shahat, Luis Miquissone, Percy Tau
Forwards: Mohamed Sherif, Salah Mohsen, Hossam Hassan
S-Q-U-A-D
— Al Ahly SC
(@AlAhlyEnglish) April 14, 2022