Sobhi caused controversy in the 2015 Egyptian Super Cup against Zamalek as he repeated his stand on the ball trick which enraged the Zamalek players.[21] Al Ahly went on to win the match 3–2 and he later apologized for his showboating.[22] He was sent off for the first time in his career on 15 April 2016 in a match against ENPPI, for an argument with an ENNPI player at half time.[23][24] Sobhi played in 28 league matches for Al Ahly in 2015–16 under Martin Jol as the side claimed another league title.[25]