Egypt defender Mohamed Abdel-Moneim (AFP)
The 22-year-old was a surprise inclusion in Egypt's squad for the biennial tournament and he was not expected to play a big part.
However, he was given a chance to prove his worth after Zamalek's Mahmoud El-Wensh picked up an injury in the 1-0 group-stage win over Guinea-Bissau.
He scored the winner in the following 1-0 win over Sudan before producing solid displays in the heart of Egypt's defence in the wins over Cote d'Ivoire and Morocco in the round of 16 and quarter-final respectively.
Abdel-Moneim came through the youth ranks of Ahly before spending two loan spells at Alexandria-based club and Future FC.
He moved to top-flight debutants Future FC in the summer on a season-long loan, which will now be cut short.
"Ahly have official recalled Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, who is on loan at Future FC, within the framework of the good relations between the two clubs," the Red Devils said in a statement.
The club also said that, in return, midfielder Karim Walid will have his loan deal with Future FC extended for another year.
Ahly will play without Abdel-Moneim and all of their Egyptian internationals though when they kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Mexico's Monterrey on 5 February.
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