Zamalek Carry 1-0 Aggregate Lead into Champions League Return with Rwandan Army

Zamalek hosts Rwandan Army (APR FC) on Saturday holding a 1-0 aggregate lead from the African Champions League second preliminary round first leg.

• Zamalek won the first leg 1-0 at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali last Friday.
• The Rwandan Army delegation arrived in Cairo on Wednesday ahead of the return match.
• Coach Abdel Rahim Talib announced a 23-man APR squad including star Gabriel Watara and five youth players for the game.
• The series winner qualifies directly for the Champions League group stage.
• A Senegalese refereeing team led by Issa Sy arrived in Cairo on Thursday to officiate the second leg.
• Zamalek will secure group-stage qualification with a draw, given their 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg.