The 29-year-old suffered a slight groin strain, and thus took no part in the Cairo derby between Ahli and Zamalek.

According to the White Knights' official website, Aboul-Ella will be available for the Cairo side's trip to Ismaili in the Egyptian Premier League on Tuesday.

Midfield duo Alaa Ali and Hazem Emam have also overcome negligible injuries, and participated in Friday's training session in full.

Both youngsters sustained minor muscle strains in the Cairo derby on Thursday.

Zamalek are now in sixth place with 38 points, with no hope to claim a domestic triumph.