Masry were unlucky not to go ahead in the first half, with striker Amr Marei wasting two goal-scoring chances.

The hosts dominated the second half but they failed to find a breakthrough, with Masry goalkeeper Ahmed Massoud in inspired form as he pulled off a series of fine saves to keep them at bay.  

Masry are second in Group C with one point, two behind leaders TP Mazembe of DR Congo, who defeated Congolese side Otoho 1-0 at home.

The Port Said-based club will host Mazembe on 20 February, with Otoho taking on Coton Sport in the same day. 

(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)