Al Ahly Beat ENPPI 3-2 for Hussein Ammouta's First Win
Trailing 2-0, Al Ahly turned the match around to win 3-2 against Sharqia ENPPI thanks to a decisive Mohamed Magdy Afsha goal in the 90th minute, marking Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta's debut in charge of the Cairo giants in the Egyptian league.
Al Ahly claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over Sharqia ENPPI in matchday 1 of the Egyptian Premier League at Cairo International Stadium, in a match marking Hussein Ammouta's official debut in charge of Al Ahly, succeeding Danish coach Jess Thorup.
A tough start followed by a dramatic comeback
Sharqia ENPPI surprised their hosts by taking an early lead through Ali Ihab (18'), before Mohamed Hamdy missed a penalty for the visitors (22'), and Mohamed Essam then doubled the lead (25'), leaving Al Ahly facing a difficult 0-2 deficit. Marwan Attia pulled one back for the hosts (35'), before Ahmed "Zizo" Sayed levelled from the penalty spot (65'). Deep into regular time, Mohamed Magdy Afsha handed Al Ahly the win with a decisive third goal, set up by new signing Sofiane Bengdidine, for a final score of 3-2.
An encouraging start for Ammouta
The win marks a promising start for Hussein Ammouta at the helm of Al Ahly, with his side overcoming a difficult opening to secure victory in his very first official match in charge.
Key takeaways
- Al Ahly beat Sharqia ENPPI 3-2 after trailing 0-2.
- Mohamed Magdy Afsha scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Sofiane Bengdidine.
- It was Hussein Ammouta's first official match in charge of Al Ahly.
