Ahly embarks on this campaign with the aim of extending their record of 12 Champions League titles.

Marcel Koller, Ahly's coach, has integrated a number of  new signings into the squad for the Gor Mahia FC clash.

These included defender Youssef Ayman from Qatari club Al-Duhail SC, midfielder Omar El-Saaiy from Ismaily, Moroccan left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah from Russian side PFC Sochi, and defender Achraf Dari from French outfit Brest.

Gor Mahia FC advanced to the round of 32 in the Champions League after a commanding 6-2 aggregate victory over Al-Merreikh of South Sudan.

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