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<\/p>\nTunisian sensation Ali Maaloul is gearing up for a triumphant return to action with Al Ahly’s first football team. His participation had been on hold due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained during the CAF Champions League final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis in June 2024. Missing from the squad for nearly a year, Maaloul is now ready to rejoin the Red Giant.<\/p>\n
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Fans can expect to see Ali Maaloul back in the Al Ahly lineup for the matches of the Capital Cup. During the current international break, he is set for a return, starting with a game against ENPPI scheduled for 9 PM this Thursday. This clash, which was postponed from the first round of the Capital Cup’s group stage organized by the league association, signals the eagerly awaited return of the Tunisian star.<\/p>\n
Initially, due to the severity of his injury, Al Ahly withdrew Ali Maaloul’s name from the squad list at the start of the season. However, recognizing his talent and potential impact, the team decided to re-register him in January. This decision was further influenced by Swiss coach Marcel Koller after Moroccan player Reda Slim was sidelined due to injury, and a new foreign player was not signed.<\/p>\n
Maaloul faced another setback with a muscle injury post his recovery from the Achilles issue, which further delayed his return to the field. Nevertheless, the upcoming Capital Cup is set to be the stage for Maaloul’s comeback, as confirmed by sources close to Cairo 24. The waiting game is nearly over, and fans are buzzing with excitement to see their beloved star back in action.<\/p>\n
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