History of Zamalek-Raja Encounters in CAF CL

A few hours before tonight's CAF Champions League (CL) semi-finals encounter between Zamalek and Raja, here's the history of their clashes.

Both clubs faced off only two times before in the Champions League final for the 2001-2002 season.

On 30th November 2002, the Green Devils hosted the White Knights in the first leg of the finals in Casablanca, where the match ended in a goalless draw.

Almost two weeks later, Zamalek clashed against Raja in the second tie at Cairo Stadium, where the White Knights snatched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Moroccan club to lift the title for 5th time.

Zamalek's Predicted Line-Ups is as follows:

Head Coach: Jaime Pacheco

Defenders: Hazem Emam, El Winsh, Mohamed Abdel Ghani, Abdallah Gomaa

Midfielders: Zizo, Tarek Hamed, Obama, Bencharki, Ounajem

Forwards: Mostafa Mohamed

Raja's Predicted Line-Ups is as follows:

Head Coach: Jamal Sellami

Goalkeepers: Anas Zniti

Defenders: Abdel Ilah Madkour, Badr Bannon, Elias Al-Haddad, Fabrice Najah

Midfielders: Sofiane Rahimi, Omar Al-Arjoun, Fabrice Nujoma

Forwards: Malango, Mohsen Metwally, Abdul Ilah Al Hafizi

How Can I Watch the Match?

The game will be aired via Bein Sports HD7, and Algerian commentator Hafiz Daragy will commentate on the encounter.

When and Where the Match will start?

It kicks off at 21:00 CLT at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

It is worth mentioning that Raja reached the last four after defeating TP Mazembe 2-1 on aggregate, while Zamalek qualified for the semi-final after knocking out the previous year champions ES Tunis 3-2 on aggregate.