The Red Devils have practically sealed the title, needing just one point from their remaining four games to secure the title.

Leading the league table with 78 points, they hold a five-point advantage over second-placed Pyramids FC, who have played two more matches.

Coach Marcel Koller is eager to achieve this feat on Thursday, aiming to wrap up the season to provide his exhausted players with a well-deserved break after a strenuous campaign.

Koller has criticized the football officials for the extended season, citing the increased risk of player injuries.

Therefore, his focus is on settling the title race swiftly.

The team will heavily rely on the in-form striker Wessam Abou Ali, who has scored in the past five games, leading the league's top scorers' chart with 18 goals.

Midfielder Emam Ashour and winger Hussein El-Shahat are also pivotal in Koller's plans.

However, Smouha, under coach Ahmed Sami, poses a challenge with their resilience.

The Alexandria-based side has a history of delivering strong performances against Ahly, having held them to a goalless draw in their previous encounter in Cairo.

Smouha are sixth in the table with 41 points.

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