Coach Manuel Jose is choosing to rest Abou-Treika to avoid exhausting the player in a match that seems potentially in favor of Ahli.

The Egyptian champions won the first-leg in Kenya 2-0, thanks to an Emad Meteb brace, and need only a draw to qualify for the next round.

Abou-Treika had picked up a slight injury in Ahli's 2-0 win over Al-Gaish in the Egyptian league on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Tusker arrived in Cairo on Wednesday and immediately began their preparations for Friday's game.

The Kenyan side will hold their final training session at the Military Academy Stadium on Thursday.