CAIRO: Al Ahly youth team goalkeeper Ahmed Adel Abdel Moniem looks set to take injured Amir Abdel Hamid s place in Thursday s clash with Ismaili.
Abdul-Hamid pulled a hamstring in Ahly s 3-1 win over Petrojet last week and coach Manuel Jose does not seem ready to risk him.
The 28-year-old goalie was replaced by Abdel Moniem, who should make his debut against the Dervishes.
I don’t think I will start. The coach does not want to risk me because we have a more important game to come in the Champions League, Abdel Hamid told FilGoal.com.
Ahly will visit South Africa s Platinum Stars on April 25 for their first CAF Champions League tie this season.
Essam Al-Hadari’s shocking move to FC Sion left the Egyptian champions with only two goalkeepers for their continental campaign.
The five-time African champions are almost certain to win the Egyptian League title as they boast a massive 21-point lead over second-placed Ismaili.
