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The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
Egypt's Al Ahly earns record-extending 45th league title
Al Ahly clinched a record-extending 45th Egyptian Premier League title with a 6-0 rout of Pharco after Wesam Abou Ali scored four goals in its final game on Wednesday. Abou Ali also provided the assist for the fifth goal, scored by Hussein Elshahat, with Imam Ashour wrapping up the win in added time as Al Ahly earned a third consecutive league crown. The win brought Al Ahly's tally to 58 points, two ahead of its closest rivals Pyramids. 🔴 Egyptian league champions for the third time in a row and the 45th in our history 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 — Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) May 28, 2025 Local media reported that Pyramids have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) demanding that three points be deducted from the champion for failing to show up for a match against arch-rivals Zamalek. The Egyptian Football Club Association had punished Al Ahly with a three-point deduction for not playing the match in March – after the club's request for foreign officials was turned down – but backed down after the Cairo-based club complained to the local Olympic Committee.
Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Egypt's Al Ahly earn record-extending 45th league title
Cairo - Al Ahly clinched a record-extending 45th Egyptian Premier League title with a 6-0 rout of Pharco after Wesam Abou Ali scored four goals in their final game on Wednesday. Abou Ali also provided the assist for the fifth goal, scored by Hussein Elshahat, with Imam Ashour wrapping up the win in added time as Al Ahly earned a third consecutive league crown. The win brings Al Ahly's tally to 58 points, two ahead of their closest rivals Pyramids. Local media reported that Pyramids have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport demanding three points to be deducted from the champions for failing to show up for a match against arch-rivals Zamalek. The Egyptian Professional Football Club Association had punished Al Ahly with a three-point deduction for not playing the match in March – after the club's request for foreign officials was turned down – but backed down after the Cairo-based club complained to the local Olympic Committee. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
UPDATED: Ahly win 45th Egyptian league title - Egyptian Football
Ahly were crowned Egyptian Premier League champions after a 6-0 thrashing of Pharco FC on Wednesday. Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali stole the spotlight, scoring a super hat-trick for the Red Devils, while winger Hussein El-Shahat and midfielder Emam Ashour netted the fifth and sixth goals, respectively, to complete the rout. The reigning champions entered the clash atop the league standings with 55 points, two points ahead of second-placed Pyramids FC, meaning a draw would suffice to retain the title in front of a massive crowd. Ten minutes into the first half, Moroccan winger Achraf Bencharki initiated a swift counterattack, threading a precise pass to Ahmed 'Koka' Nabil on the left flank, to deliver a pinpoint cross to Abou Ali, who converted from close range with a right-footed shot into the centre of the goal. Three minutes before halftime, Bencharki weaved through the left side before setting up Abou Ali for a second clinical finish. The decisive moment arrived 10 minutes after the break when Pharco FC goalkeeper Mohamed Shika received a red card for a reckless challenge on Emam Ashour following a VAR review. Abou Ali completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute, curling a free-kick into the bottom right corner with his right foot. Ahly coach Emad El-Nahas then introduced fresh legs, including Ali Maaloul, Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdi, and goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. Tunisian left-back Maaloul's emotional cameo marked his final appearance for the club before his contract expired, as he assisted Abou Ali's third goal with a measured cross. Hussein El-Shahat extended the lead to 5-0 in the 75th minute, latching onto Abou Ali's cross and slotting home from six yards. Ashour sealed the rout in added time with a powerful shot from inside the box after a brilliant backheel from El-Shahat. Ashour's spectacular form The 27-year-old emerged as Ahly's talisman this season. With 13 goals Ashour tops the scoring charts—a goal ahead of NBE Club's Osama Faisal and two ahead of Zamalek's Nasser Mansi, who retains a game in hand. He was instrumental for the team in key games and a major source of inspiration throughout the season. The talented midfielder was named Man of the Match on 7 occasions, the most won by any player this season. Ahly will depart for the U.S. next week to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup. 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐆𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🔴🔥🦅 — Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) May 28, 2025 Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ahly go top Egyptian league after 4-2 win over Masry - Egyptian Football
Ahly climbed to the top of the Egyptian Premier League with a 4-2 victory over Masry at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium on Thursday, with three matches remaining in the season. The win took Ahly to 49 points, two ahead of title rivals Pyramids FC, who will have a chance to reclaim top spot when they face NBE Club on Friday. Masry took an early lead in the sixth minute when forward Salah Mohsen headed in a cross from Karim El-Eraki. Despite dominating possession, Ahly initially struggled to break down Masry's defence and failed to test goalkeeper Mahmoud Gad. Ahly eventually equalized in the 35th minute when Emam Ashour slotted home from a Wessam Abou Ali pass. Two minutes later, Abou Ali thought he had given Ahly the lead, but his effort was disallowed following a VAR review. The Red Devils went ahead five minutes before halftime after Gad fumbled an Achraf Bencharki cross, allowing Taher Mohamed to tap in from close range. Ahly extended their lead early in the second half when Gad misjudged a free kick, moving the wrong way as Abou Ali's effort found the net in the other direction. After winning the spot-kick, Ashour added his second goal of the night from the penalty spot in the 79th minute. It marked his 11th league goal of the season, putting him atop the league's scoring chart. Masry grabbed a late consolation through substitute Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, who scored with a well-placed header. Ahly next face Ceramica Cleopatra on Tuesday. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
