Injury Blow: Al Ahly Lose Taher Mohamed Ahead of Crucial Club World Cup Matches

Al Ahly have suffered a fresh injury setback at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with winger Taher Mohamed Taher ruled out of the next two matches due to a quadriceps strain.

Taher's absence from the forthcoming matches against Palmeiras and FC Porto is a serious setback to coach Marcel Koller's tactical options, as the Cairo giants announced that medical examinations indicated a muscular strain at the quadriceps insertion.

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Taher’s absence adds to the already confirmed injuries of Imam Ashour and Ahmed Nabil “Koka”, severely limiting Al Ahly's depth in midfield and attack during this high-stakes phase of the tournament.

Al Ahly began their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Inter Miami, where Taher featured off the bench. The team will now face Brazilian champions Palmeiras on Thursday night, before concluding the group stage against Portuguese giants FC Porto on Tuesday morning.

With qualification to the knockout rounds on the line, the African champions must now navigate a critical phase without key players.