Ismaili host Ghazl El-Mahalla on Thursday in the Egyptian Premier League in the Canal city of Ismailia. Ismaili, who lie in the fifth place with 37 points, are anxious to win On Thursday, as their recent results have been rather like the curate's egg. El-Mahalla, who lie in the 13th place on 27 points, are also anxious for a victory, in order to keep away from the relegation zone. The Egyptian Football Association's Competition Committee have refused Ismaili's request to postpone Wednesday's clash against Ghazl. The Dervishes wanted to put it off in order to have some rest after their trip to Tamponnaise of Reunion Island in the CAF Champions League. "Mahalla shouldn't have to wait because of Ismaili's African commitments," Amer Barakat, the head of the Competition Committee, told the local media. "The rules stipulate that each team are responsible for their African commitments and must stick to the Competition Committee's fixtures list." Although Ismaili slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Reunion Island on Saturday, they've still gone through to the round of 16 in the Champions League with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
