Ahli will be looking to make up for their stunning 1-0 defeat to Police Union when they visit ENPPI in the Egyptian League on Sunday. The Red Devils' Champions League celebrations were cut short after the mid-week stumble against newcomers Police. But they are looking forward to accomplishing their domestic duty in a convincing way before flying to Japan to take part in the FIFA Club World Cup. "We still have two league games before traveling to Japan and we are eager to win them both," Ahli assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri said. Apart from long-term absentee Emad Al-Nahhas, Ahli do not have any injury or suspension problems. The availability of the majority of players forced coach Manuel Jose to leave close-season arrivals Hussein Yasser and Hussein Ali out of Ahli's 18-man squad for the game.
Al-Muhammadi looking to impress Tunisian midfielder Anis Boujelbene was snubbed as he is set to depart the club in January. Stern Test The Cairo giants are likely to face a stern test against the in-form ENPPI. The petroleum club are second in the league table with 23 matches, five behind leaders Petrojet, who played an extra match. ENPPI will be looking to build on their emphatic 5-1 victory over Olympic in their last league match. Egypt right-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi will be hoping to impress as he pursues a move to Premiership side Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn coach Paul Ince said recently that he would keep an eye on Al-Muhammadi during ENPPI's league matches.
