Emam Ashour returns from Al Ahly suspension… What did Cairo giants do without him?

Emam Ashour has officially returned to group training with Al Ahly after completing his disciplinary suspension, boosting the Red Devils ahead of their decisive CAF Champions League fixture this Sunday.

The midfielder had been suspended for 15 days after missing the team’s trip to Tanzania, where Al Ahly faced Young Africans S.C. in the fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stage. The club also imposed a fine of EGP 1.5 million (nearly $32,000) and ordered the player to train individually away from the squad.

Ashour’s suspension officially ended on Thursday, and he rejoined collective training on Friday, making him available for Sunday’s clash against AS FAR in the CAF Champions League.

How Did Al Ahly Perform Without Emam Ashour?

Al Ahly played four matches across two competitions during Ashour’s absence, struggling to maintain consistent results.

• Young Africans (CAF Champions League)
  The Red Devils opened this period with a 1-1 draw in Tanzania, conceding valuable points away from home.
• National Bank (Nile Egyptian League)
  Back in domestic action, Al Ahly were held to another 1-1 draw against National Bank FC in the Nile Egyptian League. The match was further complicated by an injury to Zizo, adding to the team’s concerns.
• JS Kabylie (CAF Champions League)
  The third game saw Al Ahly settle for an away goalless draw against JS Kabylie in Algeria.
• Ismaily (Nile Egyptian League)
  The only bright spot during Ashour’s suspension came in a 2-0 victory over Ismaily SC, marking the team’s sole win in Ashour’s absence.

Across four matches without Ashour, Al Ahly recorded three draws and just one victory, underlining the need of the midfielder’s presence in the teams’s attack.

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