Zamalek SC have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight’s CAF Champions League first-leg preliminary round tie against AS du Port Taco at Cairo International Stadium.
The match marks the Egyptian club’s return to the CAF Champions League, and their technical staff have selected a side intended to make a strong start to the two-legged contest. The official team combines experienced defensive figures with an energetic attacking set-up as Zamalek look to take an early advantage.
The starting XI was announced before the important opening match, with the coaching staff making several decisive selections for the encounter. Zamalek will begin with Sobhy in goal, while the defensive unit includes Khodry, El Wensh, Ismael and Omar.
Further forward, Shehata and Rabea are included in midfield, with Adam also named among the starters. The attacking line is formed by Chico, Hossam and Eisho.
Zamalek’s confirmed team is:
16 Sobhy; 40 Khodry, 28 El Wensh, 24 Ismael, 4 Omar; 17 Shehata, 12 Rabea, 18 Adam; 32 Chico, 7 Hossam, 11 Eisho.
The Egyptian side will hope the balance between defensive experience and attacking movement allows them to impose themselves from the opening stages. The selected line-up reflects the importance attached to the first leg, with Zamalek aiming to establish a positive platform in their return to the competition.
AS du Port Taco will provide the opposition in the opening fixture, while Cairo International Stadium will host the contest. The result will form the first part of the preliminary-round tie, making the performance and outcome particularly significant for both teams.
For Zamalek, the immediate focus is on beginning their CAF Champions League campaign with a convincing display. Their starting XI gives the coaching staff a blend of recognised defensive experience and a forward-looking attacking group, with the team set to begin the match led by the chosen combination of Chico, Hossam and Eisho.
The official selection confirms the approach for this first-leg meeting: a settled defensive base, a midfield featuring Shehata, Rabea and Adam, and an attacking trio tasked with creating the difference. Zamalek now prepare to face AS du Port Taco in the opening stage of their CAF Champions League return.