Ahly return to Premier League action when they entertain second-from-bottom El-Entag El-Harby on Thursday with an aim to get back on track after claiming a solitary point in theirlasttwooutings. A characteristic feature of both sides' previous meetings is that they have all witnessed goals, as Entag, who sealed top-flight promotion in the 2009-2010 season, drew twice and lost four times to Ahly. Ahly, fourth of Group A with 16 points, are expected to have an easy test; facing an opponent who managed to register just one win in 10 games. The Reds' fans, however, will be fearing an unlikely setback, given their side's unconvincing displays on the continental front. After claiming the African Super Cup title with an impressive 3-1 victory over Tunisia's Sfaxien, the reigning African champions dramatically avoided an embarrassing first-round Champions League exit at the hands of Young Africans. Following a 1-1 aggregate draw, both teams went to the penalty shootout, with Ahly narrowly edging their rivals after goalkeeper Sherif Ekramy blocked two spot-kicks Ahly squad news Ahly will be missing a handful of key players who were instrumental in their recent continental triumphs, most notably left-back Sayed Moawad and versatile defender RamyiRabia through injury. Moawad had scored Ahly's goal in the return leg against Young Africans at Max Stadium in Alexandria to help his side level the aggregate score after they lost 1-0 in Tanzania. Rabia, 20, was also key in the win over Sfaxien but a shoulder injury will keep him out of the league fixture. The absence of Emad Meteb continues as a niggling hamstring injury has resurfaced, ruling him out of his ninth league match in a row. Attacking midfielder Ahmed Shokry was another player to be omitted from the squad but this time for technical reasons. Meanwhile, full-back Sabry Rahil returns to his side's roster after last featuring against Arab Contractors in late January. (For more sports news and updates, followAhramOnline Sportson Twitter at@AO_Sportsand on Facebook atAhramOnlineSports.) http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/96547.aspx
