 He scored 11 goals in his first and only 13 appearances with Al Ahly in 2003–2004 league, coming in the second place between top scorers in the Egyptian League with 14 goals.Aboutrika's efforts with Ahly led to attention from the Egyptian national team, and he started the game against Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match before the World Cup 2006 qualifiers on 31 March 2004 in Arab Contractors Stadium.The first starting game for Aboutrika ended 2–1 for the Egyptians.