Al Ahly’s midfield duo: Hamdy Fathy and Aliou Dieng performed several fitness exercises at the gym on the sidelines of Monday’s training session.

The team’s coaching staff, headed by Pitso Mosimane, decided to rest Hamdy and Dieng from the team’s training in order to protect them from feeling pain in their muscles after taking part in the team’s 4-0 victory against Misr Lel Makkasa on Tuesday.

On a similar note, the Red Eagles began their preparations for Saturday’s game against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the third fixture of the CAF Champions League group stage.