The first team of Zamalek SC arrived at Cairo International Airport as part of their preparations to travel to Rwanda on a regular flight, aiming to face Rwandan Army in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
Zamalek is set to meet Rwandan Army at 7 PM next Friday, with the return match scheduled for October 24 in Cairo.
The coaching staff of Zamalek, led by Moataz Gamal, announced the squad heading to Rwanda, which includes 24 players:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Sobhi, Mohamed Awad, Mahdy Soliman.
Defenders: Omar Gaber, Mohamed Farag, Mahmoud Hamdi "El-Wensh", Mohamed Ismail, Mostafa Zanzari, Ahmed Hossam, Ahmed Fattouh, Ahmed Khodari.
Midfielders: Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed Rabi, Mahmoud Jahad, Ahmed Abdel Rahim "Esho", Adam Kaid, Abdullah El-Said, Chico Banza, Ahmed El-Gafali, Mohamed Hamad.
Forwards: Hossam Ashraf, Nasser Mansi, Ahmed Sherif, Oday Al-Dabbagh.
Moroccan player Mahmoud Bentayg is absent from Zamalek's squad after medical tests revealed he suffered a tear in his hamstring, requiring a recovery period of 21 days to 4 weeks.
