The Chairman of the Egyptian Football Association medical committee Dr. Mohamed Soltan announced on Wednesday that six players among Al Ahly and Zamalek squads tested positive for coronavirus.
The Red Devils are set to face off the White Knights on Friday at Cairo Stadium.
In Al Ahly, Midfielders Walid Soliman, Saleh Gomaa, and Aliou Diang tested positive for the respiratory disease,
On the other hand, the White Knights' left back Abdallah Gomaa, defender El Winsh, and midfielder Obama contracted COVID-19.
It is worth mentioning that the Confederation of the African Football (CAF) made PCR tests for all the players earlier today.