Sfaxien announce squad for Ahli clash

The list includes new-signing duo Bilal Bachouche and Ousmaila Baba, who has been in magnificent form since joining from Coton Sport this season.

Talented playmaker Abdul-Karim Nafti, who was linked with Ahli in 2006, is also part of the squad.

Ivorian striker Kouassi Blaise returns from injury, but Tunisia forward Haikel Gmamdia is out injured.

Fatah Gharbi, Hachem Abbes and Frej Bnouni also join Gmamdia on the injury list.

The Tunisian side will fly to Cairo on Wednesday morning, ahead of Friday's meeting at Cairo Stadium.

Sfaxien are currently fourth in the Tunisian league, trailing leaders Esperance by 14 points.

Sfaxien Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jassem Khaloufi, Abdul-Raouf Ratouli, Ali Kalai.

Defenders: Aymen ben Amor, Issam Merdassi, Amir Haj Massaoud, Karim ben Amor, Hamdi Rouid, Mohamed Bouzidi.

Midfielders: Chadi Hammami, Haythem Mrabet, Chaker Bergawi, Abdul-Karim Nafti, Naby Soumah, Houcine Jaber, Ousmaila Baba

Strikers: Dominique da Silva, Kouassi Blaise, Hamza Younes, Bilal Bachouche.