CAF Champions League title contenders Ahli face Telecom Egypt in the league, before heading to Garoua for the eagerly-anticipated Coton Sport showdown. . The Reds are aiming to win more ground in the domestic competition, where they have a chance of going top should they amass maximum from their four rescheduled games. Furthermore, it could be a useful warm-up for the African final, amid the gritty displays demonstrated by Helmi Toulan's Telecom so far this season. Telecom are looking much better in terms of their usual relegation-fighting position, as they have a chance of going second if they beat Ahli on Saturday. Team News Ahli will miss injured striker Ahmed Belal, who sat out the 2-0 win over Coton Sport with an ankle injury. Long-term absentees Emad Al-Nahhas and Ahmed Fathi remain sidelined. Hani Al-Egeizi and Anis Boujelbene were left out of the squad for technical reasons, whereas Hussein Yasser and Hussein Ali are in. On the other hand, Telecom are at full strength as Toulan will rely on the goals of the league's surprise top scorer Ahmed Gaafar. Toulan recalled defender Mahmoud Mahmoud back to the squad, following a dispute between the coach and the former Zamalek man.
