Al Ahly have confirmed Junior Ajayi will spend up to three months on the sidelines to treat an ankle injury.
The club's director of football, Sayed Abdel Hafeez gave an update on the 24-year-old's injury after he missed the Red Devils' flying start to the 2020-21 Egyptian Premier League season.
Al Ahly kicked off their Premier League title defence with a 3-1 victory over Misr Lel Makasa, thanks to goals from Ali Maaloul, Mahmoud Kahraba and Amr Soleya.
Ajayi last played for Pitso Mosimane's side in their Caf Champions League final triumph over Zamalek on November 27 where he saw 67 minutes of action before his substitution.