Follow-up - Osama Khairy: Ahli revealed new-signings Tarek Saad and Rami Rabie, who made their move to Egyptian fame only recently coming from Al-Sharqeya Smoke club in a one-million EGP deal for both players, in a press conference on Thursday. "We signed Rabie and Saad after the coaching staff expressed their interest in them, given that we've been following their performances throughout the season. They also showed good will when they rejected other clubs' attempts to sign them," Ahli marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi said. "Both players signed five-year contracts. Rabie is a quick striker who's very good in the air, while Saad, who is a skillful playmaker, will be enlisted in the youth team next season," Al-Qaeyi added. Rabie, 23-years-old, insisted that he turned down a five-year offer from another club for 750,000 EGP, which is more than the Ahli offer, given his desire to play for Ahli. Saad, 21-years-old, expressed his delight at moving to a big club like Ahli, saying that he'll do his best to prove himself in the team he described as “packed with stars”. The shirt numbers have yet to be determined after deciding on next season's team list and the vacant numbers available.
Rabie signing the contract Rabie and Saad told FilGoal.com that their previous numbers during their time with Al-Sharqeya were nine and 10 respectively. On the other hand, Ahli star Mohamed Abou-Treika, Mohamed Shawki, Mohamed Barakat and Wael Gomaa have all returned to the team's latest training on Thursday after a period off for different injuries. "All of the four players are back from injuries and are ready to make their comebacks, but coach Manuel Jose won't rush playing them," Ahli's physio Ehab Ali told FilGoal.com exclusively. Abou-Treika looked in top form during Ahli's training on Thursday increasing his chances of being in the starting lineup for the Renacimiento game in the return leg of the African Champions League second-round. After being held to a goalless draw in the first leg, Ahli need to maintain a one-goal advantage at least to qualify to the group stage.