MATCH FACTS -Mazembe will be looking for their first win ever against an Egyptian opponent after losing before to Ismaili, Ahli, Zamalek. -The DR Congo giants are unbeaten at home since a 2-0 defeat to Hilal of Sudan in October 2009. -Zamalek have not failed to score away from home in six consecutive matches so far. -Zamalek captain Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed is the only player from the two sides who was present when both clubs met 10 years ago. -Mazembe captain Tresor Mputu scored in his last six home Champions League games. QUOTES Mazembe coach Lamine N'Diaye “We have no choice but to win, which applies to our opponents who are in the same situation like us. Their heads will not be down. “With a new coach they will certainly play with another configuration, but I am convinced that the team will not change much." Zamalek coach Ismail Youssef “Qualifying for the semi-finals has become very difficult, but not impossible. “We still got four games and 12 points to play for, and I believe if we could grab at least 10 points, we will qualify. All is not lost yet and we have to fight in the remaining games." TEAM NEWS Zamalek will once again be without unsettled striker Amr Zaki who was dropped after being approached by Turkish side Gazientepspor, while Shikabala is set to join Al-Wasl of UAE. However, the Whites are boosted by the return of Benin hitman Razak Omotoyossi, who almost left the club a few weeks ago. Defender Salah Soliman remains sidelined, but Hani Saied returns from suspension. It could be Ahmed Hassan's last game for Zamalek after the Egypt captain had announced his intention to leave this summer. Mazembe defender Joel Kimwaki is serving the second of a two-match suspension following his red card against Ahli. PLAYERS TO WATCH MAZEMBE: Zamalek will have to be wary of unstoppable goal-machine Mputu, who is the Champions League all-time leading goalscorer. ZAMALEK: The return of Omotoyossi could be the turning point in Zamalek's campaign.
