Medical Report Decides Egyptian Star’s Participation Against Moroccan Army Team

Casey Halston

Published: February 12, 2026 4:24 PM ET

Medical Report Decides Egyptian Star’s Participation Against Moroccan Army Team

The Egyptian club, Al Ahly, confirmed that Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet will miss the upcoming match against the Moroccan army team, FC Royal Army. This match will take place at Cairo International Stadium this Sunday, marking the final game of the group stage in the CAF Champions League.

Injury Update on Trezeguet

The club’s medical team has decided to grant Trezeguet additional recovery time due to a first-degree hamstring strain. This injury was sustained during the previous match against Algeria’s Chabab Riadhi de Belouizdad.

Medical Evaluation and Recovery

Al Ahly’s physician emphasized that the decision to exclude Trezeguet was based on a thorough medical evaluation. This precaution aims to prevent any further aggravation of his injury, as reported by Yallakora.

Next week, Trezeguet will undergo further medical tests to assess his physical readiness. This will help determine the most suitable timeline for his return to official matches with Al Ahly.

Al Ahly’s Status in the CAF Champions League

Currently, Al Ahly leads Group B with a total of 9 points. The team has already secured its progression to the next round and only requires a draw against FC Royal Army to solidify its top position in the group.

Implications for Both Teams

The match is crucial for FC Royal Army, which hopes to achieve a positive result to enhance its chances of advancement. Meanwhile, Al Ahly aims to conclude the group stage with the best possible ranking before moving on to the knockout phase.