"We have decided to call up Abdul-Hamid to cover the absence of injured Alaa Abdul-Ghani and Moetazbellah Eno, who trains with the youth team due to internal punishment," Zamalek assistant coach Ahmed Ramzi told FilGoal.com on Wednesday.

Abdul-Hamid was banned by the Cairo side back in September for attacking the coaching staff in press for being benched in Zamalek's 1-0 league victory over Ismaili.

Defender Tamer Abdul-Wahab replaced Tunisian Yamen ben Zekri in the squad while striker Gamal Hamza will miss the match through suspension.

Meanwhile, Zamalek keeper Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed is set to return to action within 10 days after he recovers from a hand injury.

"He will begin training after Suez match and will be ready to play against Libyan side Ittihad in the Arab Champions League on November 20th," goalkeeping coach Samir Ali told FilGoal.com