AL AHLY SWEATING ON KEEPER!

Holders Al Ahly are sweating on the fitness of their goalkeeper Sherif Ekramy while Orlando Pirates have declared a fully fit squad for Saturday's first leg of the African Champions League final in Soweto.

A decision on Ekramy's participation will likely only be made in the hours leading up to the match at the Orlando Stadium, according to the Cairo club's website.He has been the subject of intense speculation all week as concern over a calf injury continues to overshadow their preparations.

There is also a question mark over midfielder Hossam Ashour, who has had shoulder problems.
Both players have made the trip to South Africa for the final but trained only lightly since arriving early in Johannesburg to adapt to the high altitude.Ekramy has battled with the injury since being taken off during Egypt's 6-1 thrashing by Ghana
in their World Cup qualifier in Kumasi in mid-October.