CAIRO: Emad Meteb back pain won t sideline him against Gunners of Zimbabwe in the African Champions League, according to Ahly s doctor Ihab Ali. Meteb suffered a knock in the back and was doubtful for Saturday s game. The international striker has been on fire recently, scoring four goals in five league games in the second round of the competition. He missed nearly all the first round with a knee injury. International midfielder Mohamed Barakat is also available for selection despite twisting his wrist in training. Ahly visit Gunners for the first-leg of their round of 32 clash. The return-leg will be played in Cairo after two weeks. The Egyptian champions arrived in Harare on Thursday after a 12-hour flight. Ahly, African Champions League record winners, are favorites to advance to the next round at the expense of debutant Gunners.