Ahli defense star Wael Gomaa will have a knee scan this week to determine whether he will be available for the Reds' next match or not. The veteran center-half complained from his knee after last weekend's win over Petrojet and is now hoping to be fit for the clash against ENPPI next week. “He will have a scan on Tuesday to see if he can play or not,” Ahli doctor Walid Abdul-Baqi told FilGoal.com. Gomaa has been the cornerstone of Ahli's backline during the past few years, while also being regarded as the number one center-half for Egypt.
Hamdi (L) Hamdi deal Meanwhile, FilGoal.com has learnt that Ahli are close to signing striker Hussein Hamdi from MCDR ahead of the Champions League group stage in mid-July. The deal involves the permanent move of on-loan midfielder Mahmoud Toba to the league's newcomers. Hamdi, 25, scored seven goals for the over-achieving MCDR in the Egyptian Premier League so far this term.