Haitham Shaaban, the head coach of Tala’ea El Geish, is studying Pharco team after Al Ahly’s 4-1 victory over Pharco in the second round of the league, preparing for the upcoming match against Pharco in the third round. Tala’ea drew with Smouha and lost to Al Masry in the first two rounds. They are preparing to face Pharco at Alexandria Stadium. Tala’ea strengthened their squad by signing Togolese striker Ismail Ouro Agoro for two seasons, Angolan player Delson Kamoni, Tunisian midfielder Hossam Al-Suwaisi, and loaned Mohamed Atef from Zamalek. The team held a closed camp in Ismailia to improve players’ physical and technical performance. Tala’ea finished last season third in the relegation avoidance group with 29 points under Haitham Shaaban’s leadership.