Ahmed Abdel Raouf, the head coach of Zamalek Club, faces a set of technical challenges before the match against Zesco United of Zambia next Sunday, marking the team's opening in Group D of the African Confederation Cup at Cairo International Stadium.

According to press reports, Abdel Raouf is deliberating between the trio of Mohamed Ismail, Mahmoud Hamdy Al-Wensh, and Hossam Abdel Majid to select the best two to lead the defensive line, following the similar level of performance recently shown by the players.

On the offensive front, Tunisian Saifeddine Jaziri stands out as the first choice to lead the team's attack, despite ongoing competition with Amr Nasser in the hours leading up to the match.

Zamalek is placed in Group D alongside Al Masry of Port Said, South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs, and Zambia's Zesco United.