Zamalek forward Shika missed last weekend's 1-0 win over Uganda through a hamstring strain.

Ahli's holding midfielder Ghaly missed the Pharaohs' previous two matches in the friendly competition due to a back problem.

Ismaili's Abdullah Saied was also declared fit and is expected to make his first appearance in the Nile Basin tournament against Burundi.

Egypt are on top of Group A with six points. They battered Tanzaina 5-1 in the opening match.

The African champions are facing South Africa in a crucial 2012 Nations Cup qualifier in March.

Shehata's side have collected only one point from their first two qualifying games against Sierra Leone and Niger.