Ahli will be facing severe squad shortage when they take on Kenya's Tusker in the Champions League round of 32 first leg on Sunday. The reigning champions named a squad of just 17 players for the away clash, including goalkeepers Sherif Ekrami, Mahmoud Aboul-Saoud and Ahmed Adel. Holding midfielder Shehab Ahmed has been ruled out with a pelvic problem, while youngsters Rami Rabiea and Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' are away with Egypt at the African Youth Championship. Skipper Hossam Ghaly is out with a long-term knee injury he picked up at the Club World Cup last year, which leaves Hossam Ashour as the only fit and recognized midfielder. The Reds, however, should be boosted by the inclusion of Egypt striker Al-Sayed Hamdi, who was initially doubtful with a hamstring complaint.