 Finally, he blasted the third from into the top right corner from 12 yards out to get the hat-trick, complete the comeback, and secure Al-Ahly a place in the 2012 CAF Champions League group stage.On 22 July 2012, he scored against Al-Zamalek to win 1–0 in the group stage match.London 2012

Aboutrika was one of the three overage players participated with Egypt in London 2012, and was the team's captain.