Hossam El-Zenaty, deputy sporting director of Danish club FC Nordsjælland, has revealed the latest developments regarding negotiations with Zamalek over the possibility of becoming the club’s sporting director for the new season.
Zamalek began searching for a new sporting director after parting ways with John Edward shortly before the start of the new season following differences in viewpoints with the club’s management.
Hossam El-Zenaty Discusses Zamalek Negotiations
El-Zenaty confirmed that negotiations with Zamalek have not yet reached a final decision.
He also revealed that he spoke with Zamalek president Hussein Labib to discuss several matters related to the football team before making a final decision on whether to accept the sporting director position.
The club is therefore waiting for El-Zenaty’s final position as it continues efforts to settle the sporting director role ahead of the new season and upcoming domestic and continental competitions.
Zamalek Prepare to Face Djibouti Champions
Meanwhile, Zamalek officials have agreed with AS Port, the Djibouti champions, on the dates of their two matches in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
The first-leg match is scheduled for 8:00 PM on Friday, September 4, at Cairo International Stadium.
The second leg will take place at the same stadium at 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 12.
Both clubs informed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, of the agreed dates.
Zamalek Move Match to Cairo
Zamalek’s board, headed by Hussein Labib, also succeeded in moving the first-leg match against AS Port to Egypt.
The club reached an agreement with the Djiboutian side regarding the arrangements for hosting the match in Cairo and subsequently notified CAF of the decision.
Zamalek will be looking to secure a positive result across the two legs as it aims to progress further in the continental competition.
Zamalek’s Potential Second-Round Opponent
The winner of the Zamalek and AS Port tie will face the winner of the preliminary-round matchup between Eagles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda’s National Army in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
The Egyptian club is preparing for the start of its continental campaign, with the Champions League remaining a major target for the team and its supporters.
Has Hossam El-Zenaty accepted the Zamalek position?
No. His final decision has not yet been made.
What did El-Zenaty discuss with Hussein Labib?
They discussed several matters related to Zamalek’s football team before El-Zenaty makes his final decision.
When will Zamalek face AS Port?
The first leg is scheduled for September 4, while the second leg is scheduled for September 12.
Where will the two matches be played?
Both matches are scheduled to take place at Cairo International Stadium.
Who could Zamalek face in the second preliminary round?
The winner of Zamalek versus AS Port will face the winner of Eagles of DR Congo versus Rwanda’s National Army.
