The attacking line of the Al-Ahly club is performing modestly in the current season of the Egyptian Premier League 2026/2027, despite the fact that the team possesses a full-fledged attacking arsenal.
Al-Ahly Club First Football Team drew 0-0 with Team FC in a friendly match played at the Mokhtar Al-Touch Stadium in Al Jazeera today, Friday.
The red giants, led by Moroccan coach Hussein Amouta, are preparing to face the Arab contractors next Wednesday in the fourth round of the league.
This season, Al-Ahly club played 3 matches in the Premier League and won all of them: against Sharkia Enppi (3-2), ZFC (2-0) and finally against Smouha (1-0).
Al-Ahly attack in the league with Amouta
Hossein Amouta’s attacking options vary between foreigners and locals as the red team includes Morocco’s Ashraf Ben Sharq, Algeria’s Monsef Bakrari and Morocco’s Sofiane Benjedida, Ahmed Said Zizo, Mohamed Sherif, Aktai Abdallah, Taher Mohamed Taher and Hussein El Shahat.
Red giants’ “SofaScore” network statistics show a strong offensive presence in matches, but without wide access to the opponents’ net, despite the presence of a large number of attacking options.
All goals scored were right-footed, 6 goals including one from the penalty spot, while goal attempts ranged from inside and outside the penalty area, 4 from the center and 2 from outside.
Disturbing offensive statistics
If we look at the scoring method, we find that 6 of Al Ahly’s goals have been scored with the right foot, head or left foot without any goals, reflecting Al Ahly’s limited versatility in finishing attacks, despite the abundance of decisions and options within the team.
Total number of shots in 18 matches, including 6.7 direct shots on goal, 6 shots on target, in addition to 5.3 interceptions. Attacking players also create 1.3 chances per match while only losing 0.3 chances.
Data reflect the availability of individual solutions and offers; But without actually using these opportunities, the average number of successful dialogues reaches 4 attempts per match, in addition to winning 6.7 corners and 9.7 free kicks in each match, in addition to 4 counter-attacks.
As for the places of scoring, 3 goals were scored from the penalty area, two goals from the outside and one from the penalty spot. While these numbers prove Al-Ahly’s ability to score from more than one position, they also point to a lack of use of aerial balls and crosses as one of their attacking solutions.
A double-edged sword
Among the positives in Al-Ahly’s attack, 6 different players scored six goals, namely Marwan Attia, Ahmed Said Zizo, Mohamed Magdi Afsha, Ashraf Bencharki, Taher Mohamed Taher and Yasser Ibrahim.
But the other downside is that this point is the absence of a top scorer who makes himself known at the beginning of the season, be it local or foreign, which may become more important as the intensity of the competition increases and the matches continue.
Al-Ahly’s new forward signings, notably the trio of Monsef Bkarari, Sofian Benjedida and Aktai Abdullah, have not panned out despite being given a real chance by coach Hussein Amuta.
