Ahli's signings failed to prove their worth - coach

The Egyptian champions signed eight players in the summer, most of which arrived from second-division clubs.

The likes of Mohamed Khalaf, Wael Shafik, Alaa Shaaban and Ateya Al-Belkasi were not given any chances to prove their worth.

Central defender Al-Belkasi, who joined from relegated Olympic, was even loaned out to Libya's Ahli Benghazi.

"Most of those players were not good enough to play," Al-Badri told Al-Wasl channel.

Liberian striker Francis Doe and former Ismaili defender Sherif Abdul-Fadil enjoyed better fortunes as they are playing key roles with Ahli this season.