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Al Wahda Held in AFC Elite as Al Ahly Wins Derby, Rebukes Rumors

Early results with firm messaging shape momentum.

Overview

  • Al Wahda drew 0-0 away to Tractor Sazi in Tabriz in AFC Champions League Elite group play, moving to four points with the hosts on two.
  • José Morais made two changes to Al Wahda’s lineup, starting Ibrahima Diarra for the absent Omar Khribin and Ogbo for Gonçalo de Oliveira.
  • Al Wahda created the better chances but survived a late scare when Tomislav’s shot for Tractor struck the crossbar in the 89th minute.
  • Al Ahly beat Zamalek 2-1 in the Egyptian Premier League derby, with sporting director Walid Salah El-Din calling it a much-needed victory.
  • Salah El-Din urged fans to ignore false reports, denied claims about Zizo being in camp, and praised substitutes, highlighting Hussein El-Shahat’s equalizer and the penalty he won for the winner.