Al-Ahly and Zamalek gear up for Champions League semi-finals in Morocco
Egyptian giants Al-Ahly and Zamalek flew to Morocco where they will face Raja Casablanca and Wydad in the CAF Champions League semi-finals first leg.
Heading the Al-Ahly expedition is club president and legendary player Mahmoud Al-Khatib while travelling with Zamalek is directors' board member and former team player Ismail Youssef.
Tunisian Ali Ma'loul and Angolan Giraldo of Al-Ahly who have been on international duty will catch-up with the squad in Morocco, while the team's list of injuries comprises many important players including the goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Shennawy, defender Ayman Ashraf and striker Mahmoud Kahraba who picked up a hamstring injury in team's last game against Pyramids in the Egyptian league.
The Zamalek camp was rocked with the news that star midfielder Ferjani Sassi tested positive for Covid-19 during the Tunisian national team's camp. The player revealed that he is in a good health and is self-isolating.