Ahli skipper Wael Gomaa voiced his dissatisfaction with the timing of the Champions League encounter with Zamalek, which will be staged during daylight in Hurghada. Due to lingering security concerns, the group-stage opener was moved to the 12,000-seater Gouna Stadium, which is not equipped with adequate floodlights, forcing players to overcome the daylight heat of the coastal city during fasting in Ramadan. "We're fasting; this is completely unacceptable to play such an important game while fasting," Egypt and Ahli captain Gomaa told Cafonline.com "But what can we do? We'll do our best and we won't break our fasting. I hope this won't affect us negatively. "It will not be what the fans expect in a usual Ahli – Zamalek derby games. The climate, venue and fasting will all affect both teams. "We will do our best, and I hope that this match meets the tournament value." Egypt full-back Ahmed Fathi had also previously declared that breaking fasting is not an option for him, with the majority of Ahli teammates expected to follow suit.
