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Zambian striker Emmanuel Mayuka has been included in Zamalek squad for the Cairo derby against fierce rivals Al ahly billed for Saturday.

Mayuka returns to fold after being excluded in the previous league matches.He joins Egyptian’s Bassem Morsy as the only two strikers named by coach Mohammed Helmy.

The former Southampton striker will be eyeing for a maiden appearance in the Cairo derby; which is the biggest derby in Africa.

Meanwhile,the Egyptian Referees Association announced on Thursday to have appointed a Norwegian referee Svein Oddver Moen to handle the derby.strong

African football writer, covering the game across the continent. Covered the U-20 Africa Cup of the Nations, in Zambia.

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