Revamped Zamalek take on Ismaili in the Egyptian League curtain raiser on Monday while champions Ahli, who have already opened their season with a trophy, play Masri in Port Said, a place they are not so popular in.

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Zamalek kick-off their campaign with at least three new players in their starting line-up and a new manager on the bench.

Dutchman Ruud Krol took over in a critical time following the sudden resignation of Henri Michel, who led Zamalek in the pre-season and chose the squad.






on the other match Egyptian football ultimate champions Ahli are expecting hostile reception at the coastal city to face el Masry of Port said but that won’t be of much intimidation for them.

The reds miss defender Wael Gomaa who has been handed a three-match ban after punching an Ismaili player off the ball in the Super Cup.


Mohamed Shawki won’t feature against his old club after coach Manuel Jose decided to drop him from the squad for unknown reasons.


But former Zamalek midfielder Moataz Eno will be making his league debut with Ahli against the side that introduced his father as one of the 80s greats.


International striker Emad Meteb is expected to shove his way back to the starting line-up alongside Angolan marksman Flavio Amado.







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