Gomaa, the man with the record number of appearances in African club competitions, made way for Saad Samir to partner Mohamed Naguib in defense.

Sayed Moawad makes his first start in 2013 at the expense of Ahmed Shedid on the left, while Rami Rabiea plays in right back.

Abdullah Al-Saied and Mohamed Barakat play in front of holding midfielders Hossam Ashour and Shehab Ahmed.

Emad Meteb and Ahmed Abdul-Zaher lead the attack.