LIVE: Nogoum FC vs Zamalek SC | Egyptian League | FEB 9th 2019
Time: 18:00 Cairo local time | 11:00 ET Canada-USA
Venue: Petrosport, Cairo
Referee: Mohamed Adel
Zamalek will be looking to get revenge for their first round defeat to Nogoum FC in the Egyptian Premier League when they visit the latter on Saturday.
Zamalek have played 18 games so far and are top of the league, with the Nogoum game, which they lost 1-0 back in August, their only defeat so far.
The superb run of results has raised the expectations of their fans; the White Knights have won 14 and drawn three so far in the Egyptian Premier League this season, as well as maintaining their position on top of the table with 45 points.
The Cairo giants opened their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign with a loss to Kenyan side Gor Mahia 4-2 last Sunday.
The Swiss tactician have included January signing Ahmed “Zizo” El-Sayed in his squad also Ayman Hefni and out-of-favor have been called to the 19-man squad.
Nogoum FC will be making use of their new signing, veteran goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, when they host Zamalek.
“El-Hadary is a strong addition to our team,” Nogoom FC’s president Mohamed Al-Tawila said in a press conference to unveil new players.
Nogoum FC, founded in 2007, are 15th in the table with 21 points after playing 20 games, having only achieved victory in five games, including the game against Zamalek.
LIVE: Nogoum FC vs Zamalek SC
Time: 18:00 Cairo local time | 11:00 ET Canada-USA
