Zamalek Sporting Club have named their starting line-up for the visit of Armee patriotique rwandaise Football Club in the second-leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.

The match is being played in Cairo, where the Egyptian side are relying on a strong core as they aim to underline their status as favourites. APR FC, meanwhile, have selected a compact side capable of challenging Zamalek away from home.

Zamalek SC line up with Mahdy in goal, behind Ahmed Fatouh, Mahmoud El Wensh and Mostafa El Zenary. Omar Gaber, Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed Rabea and Abdalla Said provide the midfield structure, while Oday Dabbagh, Hossam Ashraf and Chico Banza lead the attack.

Zamalek SC: Mahdy, Ahmed Fatouh, Mahmoud El Wensh, Mostafa El Zenary, Omar Gaber, Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed Rabea, Abdalla Said, Oday Dabbagh, Hossam Ashraf, Chico Banza

APR FC have named A. Hakizimana, C. Ishimwe, A. Zon and Y. Nshimiyimana in defence. G. Byiringiro, M. Traore, M. Dao and D. Seidu form the midfield, with W. Togui, D. Ouattara and Amani Breygeneve completing the Rwandan starting side.

APR FC: A. Hakizimana, C. Ishimwe, A. Zon, Y. Nshimiyimana, G. Byiringiro, M. Traore, M. Dao, D. Seidu, W. Togui, D. Ouattara, Amani Breygeneve