"I closely observed Hodoud and I know they boast some skillful players such as Ahmed Mekki and Mohamed Halim," the Tunisian tactician said to FilGoal.com.

"They also have good experience on an African level."

Hodoud have taken part in five editions of the Confederation Cup, which is yet to be won by an Egyptian outfit.

"I got to know all their weaknesses and I got my team ready to pull off a good result that shall help us in the return leg," Nassr Al-Din added.