Egypt skipper Ahmed Hassan has been included in the starting line-up for Ivory Coast clash to deputize for midfielder Mohamed Shawky, who was ruled out due to injury. Mohamed Zidan will miss out on the crucial African Cup of Nations semi-final due to an ankle problem. Central defender Shadi Mohamed will start for the third consecutive game instead of Mahmoud Fathallah. The Ahli man proved to be solid in the Pharaohs' backline. The line-up: Essam Al-Hadari, Sayed Moawad, Shadi Mohamed, Hani Saied, Wael Gomaa, Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hassan, Hosni Abd-Rabou, Mohamed Abou-Treika, Amr Zaki, Emad Meteb.