The 24-year-old forward suffers pelvic pain and will undergo a medical program starting from Thursday, according to a statement carried by the club's website.

Ahli will have also to play with international striker Emad Meteb, who sustained a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Petrojet.

Star playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika and holding midfielder Moetazbellah Mohamed "Eno" are out with different injuries.

Versatile midfielder Ahmed Fathi serves an automatic one-match suspension.

The title holders are six points clear at the top of the Egyptian League. Arab Contractors are placed eighth with two win in nine games.