MBC Masr2 secures rights to broadcast Zamalek’s CAF Champions League tie

MBC Masr2 has secured the rights to show Zamalek’s CAF Champions League round-of-32 first-leg match against APR of Rwanda.

Zamalek will face APR on Friday, 16 October at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00.

The broadcaster confirmed the agreement through its official social media accounts, announcing that MBC Masr2 would carry coverage of the opening fixture.

CAF has appointed Abdul Mfeiri as referee for the match. Elvis Ngogo and Rodrig Meni will serve as assistant referees, while Max Esoma has been named fourth official.

Tanzanian Khaled Abdullah Mohammed will act as the match commissioner, with Ugandan Ali Mulumba Tomusangi appointed referee observer.

Zamalek’s squad is due to leave Cairo on Monday, 12 October, for Rwanda ahead of the first leg.

The Egyptian club reached the round of 32 after beating Arta/Solar7 6-1 on aggregate. Zamalek won the first meeting 2-1 before completing the tie with a 4-0 victory in the return match, with both games played in Cairo.

APR secured their place in the same round by overcoming OC Eagles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-1 on aggregate.

The second leg between Zamalek and APR will be played on Saturday, 24 October at Cairo International Stadium.