Holders Pyramids FC will be without three key players — Ramadan Sobhi, Osama Galal, and Mostafa Fathi — for their opening clash against Rivers United at the 30 June Stadium, Cairo this Saturday. All three miss out due to injury.
Head coach Krunoslav Jurčić will rely on experienced names like Ahmed El-Shenawy, Walid El Karti, and striker Fiston Mayele to push for maximum points.
Meanwhile, Rivers United are set for their first-ever appearance in the CAF Champions League group stage. Coach Finidi George and his squad will aim to make a strong start with a positive result away from home.
In the group’s other fixture, RS Berkane will take on fellow Moroccan side Power Dynamos.