Al Ahly's coaching staff received worrying news following their 2-1 victory over Uganda's Kitara, as midfielder Omar El Saei suffered an injury during Saturday's match in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32.

Although Al Ahly secured an important away victory, El Saei's injury has become a concern for the club's medical team.

The player will undergo another medical examination after the squad returns to Cairo to determine his condition.

Injury Details

Dr.Ahmed Gaballah, Al Ahly's head of medical staff, revealed the details of Omar El Saei's injury following the match against Kitara.

Gaballah explained that the medical examination carried out after the game showed that the midfielder had suffered a severe bruise to his calf muscle, causing pain in the affected area.

The medical team has decided to closely monitor the player's condition while he follows a recovery program designed to reduce the pain and help him recover.

El Saei is expected to undergo another medical examination when Al Ahly return to Cairo.

Latest News

Ugandan Al Ahly Fan Travels 250km and Receives Emam Ashour’s ShirtWho Is Younes Ibrahim, and What Are His Chances of Playing for Egypt?

The results will help the medical staff assess his recovery and determine whether he needs additional treatment.

The club has not yet announced how long the midfielder will be unavailable, and his participation in upcoming matches remains uncertain until the next medical assessment.

Victory and Recovery

El Saei's injury came during a match in which Al Ahly managed to secure an important 2-1 victory over Uganda's Kitara in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32.

The away win gives the Egyptian side an advantage ahead of the return leg in Cairo, although qualification for the next round has not yet been secured.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly's coaching staff will be waiting for updates from the medical team to understand when El Saei could return to full training and whether he will be available for the club's upcoming fixtures.

For now, the midfielder's condition will depend on the results of his next medical examination in Cairo, with the club hoping he can recover quickly and avoid a lengthy absence.