Hosni Abd-Rabou should be eligible to play in Ismaili's Champions League clash with JS Kabylie after the Dervishes received his International Transfer Certificate. The Egypt schemer, who finished a two-year loan at Ahli Dubai, was in danger of missing Sunday's group stage opener due to the delay of his ITC. But Ismaili have confirmed that he will be available for selection for the first game of the new season. "Abd-Rabou's ITC has just arrived at the Egyptian FA and we will register him immediately," Ismaili official Ashraf Abdul-Karim told FilGoal.com on Tuesday. "There also should be no worries over his availability in the match against Kabylie." Decisive opener Meanwhile, Ismaili coach Mark Wotte is looking forward to a winning debut in the home tie against the Algerians. "It will be a difficult match, since it is the opener. The start is usually decisive," the Dutchman said. "The competition is tough and our opponents are really strong, but we are looking for a win in the opening game." In addition to Kabylie, Ismaili compete in Group B alongside Nigeria's Hartland and Egyptian league champions Ahli. Wotte's team will play their final warm-up game on Tuesday with lower division Hawamdeya ahead of next week's regional clash.
