After missing the first two games due to lack of fitness, Egypt midfielder Shawky is in line to make his competitive debut with the Reds in the Champions League encounter.

Shawky, who moved on a free transfer this summer, enjoyed an extraordinary debut in a friendly against Gasco, where he bagged a rare hat-trick.

Lebanese striker Ghaddar played his first game for Ahli in the 0-0 league draw with Police Union last week.

Injury-prone striker Francis Doe misses out with a groin problem, so does Mohamed Fadl. But Osama Hosni returns after a long layoff.

The Ahli squad:

Goalkeepers: Sherif Ekrami, Ahmed Adel, Mohamed Mokhtar

Defenders: Wael Gomaa, Ahmed Al-Sayed, Sherif Abdul-Fadil, Mohamed Samir, Sayed Moawad, Ayman Ashraf

Midfielders: Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hassan, Mohamed Barakat, Mohamed Abou-Treika, Hossam Ghaly, Hossam Ashour, Mohamed Shawky, Ahmed Shokri

Strikers: Geddo, Mohamed Ghaddar, Osama Hosni, Mohamed Talaat