An all-Ahli backline is led by veteran Wael Gomaa, who captains the team in front of goalkeeper Sherif Ekrami.

Hossam Ashour and Abdullah Al-Saied start in midfield while Al-Sayed Hamdi plays alone upfront.

Two players making their first appearance for Egypt are Smouha duo Tarek Hamed and Ahmed Hamoudi in midfield.

Egypt line-up:

S. Ekrami - W. Gomaa (c), M. Naguib, R. Rabiea, A. Shedid - H. Ashour, T. Hamed, A. Al-Saied, A. Magdi A. Hamoudi- A. Hamdi