Goalkeeping Crisis Hits Al Ahly… Will Hamza Alaa Get His Chance Before the End of the Season?
Al Ahly SC is entering a decisive and dangerous phase in its season, as a growing goalkeeping crisis threatens to derail its title ambitions.
The suspension of captain Mohamed El Shenawy for four matches is no longer just a disciplinary issue—it has become a major tactical problem at the worst possible time.
With crucial games ahead against Smouha, Pyramids, and Zamalek, the timing couldn’t be more critical.
A nightmare scenario unfolding
The problem doesn’t stop at El Shenawy’s absence. Backup goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir is also at risk of suspension due to accumulated yellow cards.
If Shobeir receives another booking, Al Ahly could face Pyramids without both their first and second-choice goalkeepers.
This puts immense pressure on the technical staff, as even a single slip could cost the team the league title in a fierce three-way race.
Are the backups ready?
In response, Al Ahly are preparing Hamza Alaa and Mohamed Siha as emergency options.
Hamza Alaa is not an ordinary backup—he was previously close to a move to the Portuguese league and represented Egypt at the youth Olympic level, giving him valuable international exposure despite limited first-team action.
Meanwhile, Siha remains an untested option who could suddenly find himself starting in one of the most decisive matches of the season.
The reality is clear: relying on inexperienced goalkeepers in high-stakes matches is a serious gamble.
Al Ahly are not just facing their rivals—they are facing a true test of squad depth and mental strength.
In the end, El Shenawy’s suspension might not just be an absence… it could define the entire season.