The first half of the match between Zamalek and Rwandan Army ended with Zamalek leading 1-0 at Cairo International Stadium in the second leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
Zamalek's goal came from Ahmed Sherif in the first minute of the match after a cross from Omar Gaber, and the White Knights maintained pressure on the visitors during the first fifteen minutes.
In the second fifteen minutes, Zamalek continued to press the Rwandan Army defense in hopes of adding a second goal, but most of the chances were not converted well. In the final minute of the first half, Omar Gaber managed to save his team from a certain goal for the Rwandan Army.
Zamalek's lineup against Rwandan Army
- Goalkeeper: Mahdi Suleiman.
- Defense: Ahmed Fattouh – Mahmoud Hamdi "El Wench" – Mohamed Ismail – Omar Gaber.
- Midfield: Mohamed Shahat – Mohamed Hamad – Abdallah El Said.
- Attack: Ahmed Abdel Rahim "Esho" – Ahmed Sherif – Odi Dabbagh.
On the bench are Mohamed Awad, Mostafa Zenari, Ahmed Khudari, Mohamed Farag, Ahmed Rabi, Adam Kaid, Ahmed Al-Jafali, Chico Panza, and Hossam Ashraf.
