Striker Meteb sustained a hamstring injury against Algeria and was almost certain to miss the game, but still has slight hope of making it.

Supersub Mohamed Nagi 'Geddo' is on stand-by to make his first CAN start.

On the other hand, full-back Moawad is struggling with a muscle problem and could be replaced by Mohamed Abdul-Shafi.

Ahmed Fathi is set to step in for Mahmoud Fathallah at the heart of defense, while Hossam Ghaly will join Ahmed Hassan and Hosni Abd-Rabou in midfield.

Egypt Line-Up

Al-Hadari- Saied, Gomaa, Fathi- Moawad (Abdul-Shafi), Al-Muhammadi- Abd-Rabou, Hassan, Ghaly- Zidan, Meteb (Geddo).