The African champions' official web site announced that Abdul-Hamid's unprofessional behavior has been dealt with by means of football director Hossam Al-Badri.

The decision means that the deputy goalkeeper will be omitted from the crucial Champions League semi-final tie against Ittihad Libya on Sunday.

Abdul-Hamid has been playing for long as second fiddle to Egypt's number one Essam Al-Hadari, and the 28-year-old goalie has repeatedly expressed his frustration with lack of first-team football.