Zamalek seeks Champions League round of 32 spot against Djibouti's AS Port

Zamalek hosts Djibouti champion AS Port at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday seeking passage to the CAF Champions League round of 32.

• Zamalek carries a 2-1 aggregate lead from the first leg, also played in Cairo, and needs a draw or win to advance to the round of 32.
• Zamalek concluded preparations on Friday with a light training session under coach Moataz Gamal, including tactical drills and a small-sided scrimmage.
• The winner will face Rwanda's Army club in the round of 32.
• Zamalek would also advance with a single-goal loss under the away-goals rule.

Latest developments

• Sep 11 — Rwandan Army FC beat Congo's AS Eagles 3-0 at home, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit, to reach the CAF Champions League round of 32.
• Sep 11 — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is monitoring Zamalek duo Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh and Mohamed Ismail for the September camp.
• Sep 11 — Zamalek's Brazilian player Juan Bizera is expected to return to Cairo next week.
• Sep 12 — The return leg kicks off at 8 PM Cairo time on Saturday at Cairo International Stadium.
• Sep 12 — Zamalek's expected lineup includes goalkeeper Mohamed Awad and forward Hossam Ashraf.