Zamalek vs Port

This CAF Champions League preliminary-round return leg pits Zamalek against Djiboutian champions AS Port, with a spot in the next round on the line. The Egyptian giants are back in Africa's flagship competition after three years away, fresh off a 15th domestic title finished two points clear of Pyramids. For AS Port, just reaching this stage is a landmark, though forced circumstances mean both legs are being played in Cairo due to stadium issues back home. Zamalek arrive in solid rhythm, winning three of their last four matches, including a recent 2-1 win over Suez Petrojet, with Oday Dabbagh, last season's league top scorer, leading the attack. AS Port, meanwhile, have shown only sporadic domestic form of late, and the two sides had never met before this tie, leaving no history to lean on. With the class gap wide and no real home comfort for the visitors, expect Zamalek to progress comfortably. Our prediction: 3-0.